Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier, Sporting, Companion Height: Standard 20-24 in., mini 10-14 in. Weight: Standard 45-80lbs., mini 15-35 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: questionable Good with other pets: no What is the origin of the Bull Terrier? The Bull Terrier counts among its ancestors, the Bulldog, Old […]
The Animal Welfare Act, also known as the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, was enacted in 1966 and has been amended several times. It is the only Federal law regulating the treatment of research animals, public exhibition of animals, commercial transport of animals and animals bred for commercial sale. It was passed in 1966 to prevent […]
The esophagus is a muscular tube extending from the mouth to the stomach. Megaesophagus means enlarged esophagus. Humans, dogs, cats (rarely), ferrets and other animals can suffer from this disease. Dogs suffering with megaesophagus will regurgitate their food. Regurgitation is not the same as vomiting, as it is undigested food that is expelled without retching. […]
