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Greenland
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Greenland Group: Working dog Height: males 22-27 in., females 20-24 in. Weight: 66-70 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: low/moderate Good with children: usually Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Greenland? The Greenland is an ancient breed owing its ancestry to the Arctic wolf. It […]
Sporotrichosis in Cats
The fungus, Sporothrix schenckii is found in soil, plants and spagnum moss. It is an infection as it is transferable from pets to humans. Sporotrichosis can infect the skin, respiratory system, bones and even the brain. Cats usually have skin lesions which make it easier to transmit the infection to other animals and humans. Symptoms […]