Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Gun dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: males, 45-60 lbs., females, 35-50 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with house pets & early socialization, but high prey drive makes them unpredictable. What is the origin of the Llewellyn Setter? The […]
What are some facts about the Savannah Monitor and other Monitor Lizards? Monitor Lizards are known to be the most intelligent of reptiles. Their natural habitat is Africa, parts of Southwest Asia to Australia. Savannah Monitors are about 3-4 feet long. They live 10-12 years. The Nile Monitor adult is 7 feet long.The Mangrove and […]
