anastasia: I always make sure I buy products which say 'NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS' especially things like make up, shampoo, soap etc etc.
I think its disgusting that animals should suffer for humans vanity!

missymarie: That's amazing! Thanks for the link!

BerniceC: LOL I agree!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3682191.stm

This link is grafic, please don't view it if you find it too upsetting.....

http://www.furkills.org/

http://worldanimal.net/fur-trade.html

Tuesday: You're welcome both of those links are packed with info.....especially useful for anyone considering becoming veggie

Tuesday: well I wasn't actually thinking of buying meat from the shop either lol if I had my wish we would all be vegetarians

Look at the benefits.....here are two of my favourite sites
http://www.vegansociety.com/html/

http://www.vegsoc.org/

Tuesday: Don't worry I won't hurt you lol only kidding ........

The thing is I think I would rather see animals live, survive, and die according to nature. I just can't believe anyone living in certain countries is starving enough to have to kill for food.....first of all the money some of them spend driving their cars from the city into the country is enough money to walk to the nearest shop!

I also fail to see why anyone living in a civilised society needs to go out and hunt and kill for 'food'

Lamby: oops didnt see Andres post inbetween....

Tuesday: you got that spot on!!!

Andre Faria: too true......

Check out volants link on Gen Chat....very interesting story of a very old tortoise!

Andre Faria: I also get very upset about people wearing fur!!!!

Andre Faria: makes me angry aswell and very very sad......humans are supposed to be the most intellegent animal....makes me wonder how!?

anastasia: I am so anti-hunting! Anyone who hunts for sport needs to be hunted and tortured themselves!!!!See how much fun they think it is then!

anastasia: makes me..........

http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/dogchocolate.html


well after reading that, I definately don't want to come back as a dog! LOL

http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/DOGS/chocolatetoxic.HTM

Tuesday:

The Hunter: http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/vet/illness.html

The Hunter: sorry to here about Joey! He does sound quite poorly :o( I have had a couple of cockateils in the past......I would strongly recommend you see a vet.....he could have something that may infect your other bird.

Kipling: Hello & welcome to the animals board!
Yes I totally agree with that! Animals should be treated with respect & I believe that means to treat them as closely to how they would naturally live......although dogs like chihuhuas are so overly bred I don't think they have much dog left in them!

anastasia: Im so sorry to hear your sad news!

anastasia:

Tuesday: LOL awwwwwwwwww!!! Yes I know that smile you are talking about!! My parents dog did exactly the same!

Tuesday: awwwww what did they do, just gave you 'that look'? LOL

Tuesday: I did'nt want to start bidding too early!! LOL

anastasia: http://www.dogbehaviour.com/articles/dogs/housesoiling.htm

anastasia: yes thats right! I had to pull my carpet up & scrub the floor boards too because the pee does sink right down :o(
Im in UK...havent heard of odo-ban but I'll have a look out for it...wonder if they have it where Bernice is?

anastasia: awww that's sweet & sad too!

BerniceC: the best stuff I ever used to get rid of animal pee (especially dry as it's more difficult to get rid of) was a special liquid from the vets. I can't remember what it was called but it has special enzymes in it which break down the smell & also stop the animal going back to the same spot to re-pee there!
It wasn't too expensive either!
So it might be just as well to try your vets to see if they sell anything like that........

Tuesday: Awww thats a cute name! x3! :o)

Tuesday: that pic wasnt 'actually' my cat but does look so similar it could be her! I will email you a pic of me with her!

Tuesday: My Rabbit looks just like your Dylan did?! Wow!!
Thanks, I guessed it may be something like that!

Tuesday: Rabbit, my cat I still have now, looks like this one...
http://www.humanesociety.com/images/lostpippo.jpg


What is a 'have a heart' trap? You did well to capture them & to have them neutered is very sensible too!
Yes they are very mysterious! I love that about them

Tuesday: I had'nt realised it was a defect either.......I had to look it up as when you mentioned them I got thinking why are they are predominantly female!

Not only that... my cat who died fairly recently was a female calico. Looked just like this one...
http://www.pattyb.net/pets/cali.jpg

Why Are Calico Cats Female?
By: Dr. Dawn Ruben



It is difficult to breed specifically for calico or tortoiseshell cats.
It is difficult to breed specifically for calico or tortoiseshell cats.
Section: The Secret of Calico Cats

Calico cats, with their orange, black and white coloration, are almost always female. So are black and orange tortoiseshells. Why?

The answer has to do with genetics. Every cat has 38 pairs of chromosomes; half of the pairs are from the mother, the other half is from the father. Within every chromosome there are thousands of different genes.

Every female cat receives one X chromosome from her mother and one X chromosome from her father, while a male receives one X chromosome from his mother and one Y chromosome from his father. Within the X chromosome is a gene for coat color.

In calicos and tortoiseshells, one X has the black gene; the other X has the orange gene. White coat color is associated with a completely separate gene.

At conception, the kitten is a one-celled organism, which divides until there are millions of cells that make up the final kitten. Each time a cell divides, it passes on its genetic material.

Gene Inactivation

For the sex chromosomes, there is a battle for power. This is especially true for the X chromosome. If two X chromosomes are present, which determines female sex, one X chromosome will become inactivated at some point in fetal development. When this happens, all the cells descended from the activated X chromosome will have the same characteristics, including coat color.

In calicos, if the X-chromosome that is left functioning carries the orange gene, then all the cells descended from it will result in an orange color. The same is true if the functioning X chromosome has the black gene. If both X-chromosomes carry the same color gene, then the calico pattern will not appear.

Since X chromosomes inactivate at various times in each individual cat, color patches vary.

The story is different for male cats. Males have only one X chromosome, and it is never inactivated. Whatever color gene is present on this X chromosome will determine the color of the cat. Males can be calico or tortoiseshell only if they are born with 2 X-chromosomes and a Y (XXY), allowing one X to be inactivated. This genetic defect (XXY) is very rare.



It's Difficult to Breed Calicos

It is difficult to breed specifically for calico or tortoiseshell cats. Breeding an orange cat to a black cat may increase the chances, but it all depends on whether the kitten is female and at what stage during development the X-chromosome becomes inactive. There is no way to predict or force an X chromosome to inactivate at a certain point in development.

Tuesday: they are very rare as its actually a genetic defect!

Tuesday: I know what Id like to do to people who abuse animals!!!

Tuesday: (just read Baxtor Bulletin) aww those poor dogs!! thats horrendous!! 477 dogs!!!

Great new board!!

Im also passionate about animals. I will add this board to my favourites!

I have been a strict vegetarian for almost 2 decades due to the horrific meat industry.

I have adopted many rescued animals over the years, but at present I only have one cat, called Rabbit! She has lived with me for about 15 years.

One of the most exciting things I have done in my life was to be awarded a fellowship from Earthwatch to go to Costa Rica to help collect scientific data through field research on caimans, crocodiles & manatee.

I have also been an animal activist for many years and am opposed to hunting, especially for sport!