The ASPCA advises that double-decked trailers are dangerous and inhumane when used to transport horses. Double-decker trailers can be used to transport short-necked livestock such as cattle. Horses are taller, with larger heads and longer necks and require more headroom which these trailers simply don’t provide. If horses attempt to stand upright, their unstable footing […]
The ASPCA and the HSUS reported on victories for animals in 2010. Here are some of the bills that became law this past year. The Crush Video Act was signed by the President and became law on December 9th. The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act was passed in Missouri in November. However the fight is […]
Only about 10% of pet allergies are food related. Sometimes what is considered a food allergy is actually food intolerance. A food allergy occurs when the immune system believes an ingredient is harmful and sends antibodies to fight the invader. Food intolerance is when the digestive system cannot digest a certain ingredient or ingredients. Some […]
