Bear hunters in Alaska would no longer be able to use bait, such as pastries, dog food or bacon grease, under a proposed rule by the National Park Service that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in the state. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, it’s the latest in a dispute over what animal […]
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig month! While guinea pigs are often touted as low-maintenance starter pets, the truth is that they are a long-term commitment. They have an average lifespan of 6-8 years and require daily care and interaction. However, guinea pigs can be fun, rewarding companions for both children and adults. Read on […]
Animal-friendly laws and regulations are having a moment in the United States. Late in December, President Joe Biden signed three long-awaited bills into law: a ban on the tiger cub petting and breeding industry, a prohibition on the buying and selling of shark fins, and the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, which lifts requirements to use animal testing in […]
With so many bones available in pet stores, you would think they’re good for dogs, but the reality is bones can lead to serious injuries. According to VCA Animal Hospitals t’s a myth that dogs need to chew on animal bones. Bones are often marketed as a way to clean your dog’s teeth, helping to […]
You want what’s best for your pet. With so much information about veterinary nutrition in advertisements, on the internet, in your inbox and on social media, it’s hard to know what’s accurate or what’s a marketing ploy. To help you make informed choices, VCA Animal Hospitals have broken down the myths and present the facts […]
February 23 is both National Dog Biscuit Day and International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. No one quite knows the origin of these wagtastic holidays, but we all know that dogs dearly love their crunchy treats. According to lore, the dog biscuit was created in 1860, when an Ohio electrician named James Spratt journeyed to London […]
It’s National Walking the Dog Day! You probably already know that our canine friends’ health benefit from a good stretch of the legs each day, and of course, they love the quality time spent with us. Well, now a recent study from Japan suggests that when we walk with our dogs, there’s a chance we […]
Veterinarians are advising dog owners to get their pups vaccinated against the canine influenza as cases have surged in several parts of the U.S. this winter. Canine influenza, also known as the dog flu, is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by specific Type A influenza viruses known to infect dogs, and is different […]
On Dec. 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) into law, which includes $1.7 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2023 discretionary government funding for all 12 annual spending bills, as well as a number of other health care provisions. The $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package also included a host of […]
Last week, Spain’s parliament passed a new animal rights bill that has stirred controversy as it excludes hunting dogs and other animals used in traditional rural activities, and which critics say panders to the country’s powerful hunting lobby. The law will overhaul the treatment of domesticated and wild animals in captivity, ban the sale of […]