Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: 15-18 in. Weight: males 30-45 lbs., females 25-40 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes if socialized early Good with other pets: Usually with dogs, some may chase cats & small animals What is the origin of the […]
Cavities in cats are different from those in humans. They are called Felilne Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (FORL). Unlike humans’ cavities, FORLs occur starting on the sides of teeth at the gumline. Bone-eating cells destroy the tooth and eat their way down to the root. They are hard to see as they are covered by gum […]
Pets that are aging or have experienced trauma often become arthritic. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t exercise. Symptoms of arthritis can be a stiff gait, difficulty getting up from a prone position, lameness, swollen joints, pain, loss of joint flexibility, hesitation running, jumping, climbing stairs. Pain can be treated with medication, although long-term use […]
