Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Sighthound Height: 21-25 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Pharaoh Hound? Once thought to come from Egypt, the Pharaoh Hound is native to Malta and rarely […]
Zoonoses are diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals (sometimes called reverse zoonoses). Most pets can transmit certain diseases to human beings. Some animal diseases which affect humans are Rabies, Ringworm, Tuberculosis and Cat Scratching Disease, Psittacosis, Leptospirosis. Salmonella is also frequently carried from animal to human. Humans […]
Fish were kept as pets already in ancient times. The ancient Egyptians kept fish both as a source of food and for entertainment. Their hieroglyphics depict Tilapia species and Mormyrids. The Chinese began to breed goldfish (from carp) in the 10th century. Goldfish were introduced to Europe at the end of the 18th century. In […]
