Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Scenthound Height: 23-27 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, usually older, gentle children Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for July! The Black and Tan Coonhound is a hunter who loves […]
Urinary incontinence is an involuntary leakage of urine occurring in spayed female dogs. It can occur months or years after the dog has been spayed. Most of the time the leakage occurs due to low hormone (estrogen) levels. While dogs can urinate normally, they cannot control leakage due to loss of estrogen and muscle tone. […]
A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]
