Author's articles
A New Game of Leapfrog: Giving Amphibian Populations a Boost
By Heidi Jeter · 14 years ago
By Morris Animal Foundation
Frogs—and other amphibians, such as toads and salamanders—are declining in numbers, and in some areas of the world they are becoming extinct. Although many speculate on the reasons for the decline ...
Dietary Changes Help Prevent and Manage Tying Up Disease in Horses
By Heidi Jeter · 14 years ago
Winston Churchill said, "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." It's unlikely, though, that Churchill ever experienced a horse with polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), one of the causes of tying-up ...
Donations from Children Help Morris Animal Foundation Fund Feline Health Research and Canine Cancer Studies
By Heidi Jeter · 15 years ago
Have you ever watched children and animals together and noticed the special bond they share? That is one of the purest forms of love. Each would do almost anything for the other without hesitation, simply ...
Animal Behavior Discoveries from Veterinary Scientists Help Improve Pet Health
By Heidi Jeter · 15 years ago
Animal Behavior Discoveries from Veterinary Scientists Help Improve Pet Health
Each year millions of pets are relinquished to shelters because of preventable, behavior-related issues. Even the most experienced pet owners can become confused by what ...
Why Pet Owners Need Pet Insurance
By Jack Stephens Dvm · 15 years ago
If your beloved pet becomes ill or injured, you may be faced with the need for veterinary care that can cost thousands of dollars. You have four choices when faced with a large medical expense ...