Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Herding, Guard dog Height: males 25-28 in., females 24-27 1/2 in. Weight: 55-90 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if properly socialized Good with other pets: may be aggressive toward other dogs, accept other pets What is the origin of the Hovawart? The […]
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency(EPI)is a condition affecting both dogs and cats although it is less common in cats. With EPI, the pancreas produces little or none of the enzymes necessary to help digestion. These enzymes include amylase which breaks down starches, lipase which breaks down fats and trypsin and chymotripsine which breaks down proteins. The enzymes […]