Did you know that smoking in your home can kill your indoor pets? Dogs, cats and birds have shown to be affected. Research from Colorado State University has found that secondhand tobacco smoke has a clear effect on dogs and their chance of disease. One study shows that the more members of a household who smoke, the higher their dogs’ risk of developing certain kinds of cancer.It’s such a direct

Animal rescue workers at the Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary used to say, if they found a little dog like a Chihuahua running around loose - it wasn’t a homeless dog, but someone’s lost dog. You could almost bet on the fact that if a toy breed was wandering on its own, there was an owner frantically searching for it.Not long ago little dogs were rarely abandoned. Then the media gave lots of attention

Flea Medications Injure 44,000 Petsby Maria Coder Apr 20th 2009 11:51AMCategories: Dogs, Cats, Pet HealthAccording to a new (scary) report from the Environmental Protection Agency, topical and on-spot flea and tick medications injured 44,000 pets last year.The study looked at EPA-registered pet products, commonly found at drug stores or on supermarket shelves in 2008. Sprays, collars, and shampoos

Can your depression problems improve when you interact with your pet?By Kathleen DohenyWebMD FeatureReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MDTraffic was unbearable, the workday was long, and the boss unreasonable. But minutes later, as your pet dog wags his tail and yips his welcome, your symptoms of depression lift.It's not a coincidence, according to psychologists, veterinarians, and researchers, who concur

To assist in recognizing animal cruelty, the ASPCA has developed a list of physical and environmental signs that may indicate animal abuse. You can access the list by clicking here.Because animal cruelty laws vary from state to state, knowing your state's laws is crucial to fighting animal cruelty. The ASPCA maintains an online database with more than 550 animal cruelty laws -- and their penalties