New York Might Become First State To Ban Cat Declawing
Bella Breakdown Cat lovers should be happy to hear that New York is on its way to becoming the first state to ban declawing on cats. On Tuesday, a bill was passed outlawing the procedure after years of protests by veterinary groups. While the bill makes an exception to the surgery for medical necessity, declawing will be forbidden for cat owner hoping to have the procedure done for “cosmetic or aesthetic reasons.” The Assembly sponsor, Linda Rosenthal, a Manhattan Democrat, said those reasons include pet owners who “think their furniture is more important than their cat.” According to Rosenthal,...
Delta Is Banning Some Of Your Closest Relatives
Bella Breakdown If you’re hoping to fly with your emotional support animals you may want to look somewhere other than Delta Airlines. After banning pitbull-type of service animals, Delta has expanded their policy to no longer include support dogs of any kind on flights longer than eight hours. “We will continue to review and enhance our policies and procedures as health and safety are core values at Delta,” said John Laughter, Senior Vice President of Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance. “These updates support Delta’s commitment to safety and also protect the rights of customers with documented needs —such as...
5 Solutions For Anxious Animals
Bella Breakdown Having an anxious pet can be very difficult. When a dog or cat is anxious, not only will they be sad and distressed when you leave the house, but they can also resort to destruction or deification when left alone. Coming home to a messed up house and a nervous, hyper animal is not how anyone wants to end the workday. In order to help your animal get over their anxiety, consider following this advice: 1. Comprehend where their anxiety is coming from Pay attention to how your animal acts. When do they become anxious? Is it...
Keep Your Bed Pet Hair Free With These Sheets
Bella Breakdown There’s nothing better than waking up on a cold morning to snuggle with your dog. They’re cute, cuddly and the perfect furry blanket to keep your toes warm at night! And believe me, your pet loves sleeping on your bed too. But when it comes to pet hair, and possible allergy irritations, you want to try your best to keep the bed hair-free. The best sheets to look for are tightly woven, durable and low on static. Silk and linen are good for repelling hair, and cotton sheets can work if they have a thread count of...
Bill Makes It Illegal To Leave Pets In Hot Cars
Bella Breakdown Thousands of animals die every year from being left in hot cars. Fortunately, action is being taken to protect these animals. In many states leaving a pet in the car is already illegal, but other states, like Michigan, are starting to adopt these laws. Michigan lawmakers are meeting to discuss a bill about leaving pets in dangerous situations. The legislation would make it illegal to leave pets unattended in a car if the conditions endanger the animal’s health. Veterinarians remind pet owners that cars are like greenhouses. It might be 70 degrees outside, but within 10 minutes...
