The reason why cats purr has been the subject of great debate among feline experts. At present, there is still no consensus regarding whether the behavior of purring is voluntary or involuntary. Purring is generally understood to result from the vibration of vocal cords that is amplified by air pushed in and out by contractions [...]
From the moment your pet takes a bite of food, the digestive progress begins. Yet this complex process of breaking down nutrients also plays a vital role in the body’s natural defense system. Every digestive system contains millions of bacteria. While some of the bacterium can be harmful, many actually help to support the healthy [...]
On October 6th, the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act was signed into law. The legislation requires state and local emergency preparedness authorities to make plans to accommodate companion and service animals in the event of natural disasters. If these organizations do not submit these plans, they will forfeit funding by FEMA. Additionally, the [...]
Since its appearance in Florida in January, 2004, the highly contagious, viral respiratory infection known as Canine H3N8 has spread throughout the U.S. Some researchers believe the current strand jumped species (which is highly unusual), originating as a strain in horses. Canine H3N8 is so virulent, nearly every dog who comes in contact with the [...]
In the late 1850’s, an electrician from Cincinnati traveled across the Atlantic to the British Isles. His mission was to sell lightning conductors in London. It is not known whether he was successful in his intended purpose. What is known, however, is that when he disembarked from the ship, he witnessed sailors feeding their leftover [...]
More and more people are beginning to make their dog’s food at home rather than buying commercial formulas. Homemade dog food doesn’t contain any substances that could possibly be harmful to your dog’s health such as artificial coloring and artificial flavors. Another reason to make homemade dog food is the preservatives added to the commercial [...]
