According to research published in 2005, 63 percent of horses involved in competition sports, ranging from dressage to racing, suffered from colonic ulceration. The research was conducted by Frank Pellegrini, DVM. The study found that 54 percent of performance horses suffered from both gastric and colonic ulcers and that 97 percent of performance horses had […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Companion Height: 17-19 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Keeshond? This Spitz-type dog probably has its roots in the arctic region. The Keeshond has been known in Holland since […]
You’ve adopted a dog from a shelter – Congratulations, well done! But your adoptee follows you everywhere, sticking to you like glue. It gives you a warm feeling knowing your new pet wants to stay close to you. However this behavior, shadowing you, could be an indication of separation anxiety and other types of stress. […]
