Horner’s Syndrome occurs when there is damage to the sympathetic nervous system. It is a neurological problem affecting the eye and facial muscles and can be seen in both cats and dogs. The autonomic nervous system contains subsystems, one of which is the sympathetic which controls “fight or flight” stress responses of the body. The […]
On October 9, 2010, the No Kill Nation held a conference in Broward County, Fla., rallying pet lovers and locals alike to the idea and possibilities for the No-Kill movement. Headline speakers such as Nathan Winograd, Mike Fry and Mitch Schneider all provided wonderful presentations talking about the No-Kill movement. More specifically, Nathan Winograd opened […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog Height: 13-18 in. Weight: 25 lbs. or less Life span: 12-18 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals The Rat Terrier is an American breed. Since the 1920s they have been commonly […]
