According to the American College of Theriogenologists (reproductive veterinarians), there are many good reasons for keeping an animal intact. Many of them have to do with the hormones estrogen and testosterone. These hormones are needed to help cats and dogs achieve their full growth. When pe...
It’s good to remember that many mutts available at your local animal shelter may be terrier mixes too. Shelters try their best to identify the breeds that went into their resident mutts, and you can also get your dog DNA tested to confirm the breed mix in your new best friend. What Is...
Local shelters, adoption centers, and humane societies have many to choose from. Above all, the animal’s health and temperament should be of utmost concern when selecting a pet. Random-bred cats (so-called “mixed-breed” cats) have unknown lineage, and therefore their dispositions and ...
If there is no "birth control" among dogs and other domesticated pets, there will be too many unwanted, homeless dogs and other pets, putting a lot of burden on animal shelters and resulting in the euthanasia of unwanted pets.It is estimated that in the USA alone, 5 to 12 million unwant...
Control the population growth of dogs; Eliminate or decrease the chance of a dog developing certain types of diseases. Overpopulation of Dogs In North America, most animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and humane societies highly recommend (a.k.a. force) pet owners to spay or neuter their dogs...
We are absolutely thrilled to be part of Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary's mission in helping animals be rescued, rehabilitated, and/or adopted. We did want to take this opportunity to respond to your review personally and alongside Leigh's which is featured immediately below. :) In the ...
These issues affect cat owners, vets, animal shelters and scientists. There is also the bio-ethical argument of meddling with nature. Many people believe that science is already meddling too much with nature and that the human race is trying to "play God". Many believe that we are a short...
Mini cattle eat about a third as much as a full-sized steer, are less destructive of pasture land and fencing, and are easier to handle. While each animal may be smaller, more meat can be produced overall from each acre, breeders say. And the smaller size of each animal also has its...
The fact that animal protein is the number one ingredient in these recipes means that your cat is getting the full dose they need. It’s followed closely by meat meal, which is a more concentrated protein source. However, the protein source used in these recipes is very common, leading to...
hit or miss depending on when you are looking. However, if you are willing to be patient, one of the many benefits of rescuing an Aussiedoodle is going to be the price, since shelters cost much less than breeders. Not only that, but most shelters will actually cover the initial vet ...