Mineral deficiencies and chronic illness in dogs
Mineral deficiencies are some of the most easily preventable underlying causes of chronic illness in dogs. Here’s how ancient minerals can bridge the gap. After years of study, Dr. Linus Pauling (who won the Nobel Prize twice) concluded that you can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency. The same conclusion can be extended to include our dogs as well as humans. For example, skin disease that is often mistaken for allergies can arise from a lack of minerals. Low immunity (chronic infections) or...
What’s new in cat research?
Over the next two years, studies funded by Morris Animal Foundation will offer cat parents new insights on how to best care for their feline companions. Morris Animal Foundation has funded feline health studies for more than 70 years to improve the health and well-being of cats everywhere. We’ve contributed to the development of the first vaccine for feline leukemia, pioneered cat genetic research and improved the health and welfare of shelter cats around the world. We also were among the first to recognize and invest in better pain...
Betty White: Golden Girl and animal welfare advocate
Her show business career spanned eight decades, but Betty White was an animal lover even longer than that. The remarkable nonagenarian supported a variety of animal organizations, and worked to better the lives of dogs, cats and other critters. Betty White captivated television and film audiences for 80 years. She was well known to fans of The Golden Girls – and also to the various animal organizations she supported. The prolific star’s animal work contributed to advancements in research and veterinary science, as well as animal...
