Researchers in Champaign, Illinois have discovered an altered myxoma virus that afflicts rabbits, infects and kills dog cancer cells but not healthy cells. The virus doesn’t infect dogs or humans. They also discovered that the deletion of a single gene improved the effectiveness of the myxoma virus anti-cancer therapy.
The UK Kennel Club is the latest organization to report an alarming increase in black market puppies from puppy mills. These puppies are being sold in classifieds and online, and they’re fooling millions of potential pet parents with clever schemes. In their study, 35 percent of puppy buyers had home delivery without previewing, and 12…
The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning to pet parents about the West Nile Virus, on the heels of a similar warning for humans. Record-breaking cases in the US and Canada have prompted the warning.
Humans love to tame wild creatures or ‘help’ them by providing food, but it can get the animal killed. Tempting animals with garbage and food stored outdoors can also lead to their death.
Would you come to my house, leave garbage all over the floor, contaminate my aquariums, burn the place down and kill my family?
Here’s a fun thing for your family to do in celebration and support of your country’s athletes competing in the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Load up a bag of items in your country’s colors and donate it to your favorite animal charity! It’s a lot of fun trying to find products that have the right…
Summer can be a difficult time for charities, when people are busy traveling and generally having a good time. They volunteer less and they donate less.
The predicted severity of ticks this year has been a tad exaggerated by some, but they’re always a concern for dog guardians nonetheless. As with any malady, the best route to a natural solution for ectoparasites like ticks, is prevention. Preventing them goes hand in hand with repelling them.
According to an article published by the American Institute of Biological Sciences, a total of 138 alien fish species have been introduced into the United States (Courtenay, 1997). Forty-four native species of fish are threatened or endangered by alien-invasive fish (Wilcove and Bean, 1994). An additional 27 native fish species are also negatively affected by…
We recently posted Free Resources for a ‘Dogs Die in Hot Cars’ Campaign, but we’ve noticed that the dangers of other vehicles and tents aren’t as well publicized. A lot of people leave their dog in a camper or tent when they travel to places that aren’t dog-friendly, as is the case with the majority…
