An acral (affecting a limb) lick granuloma is an open sore. Constant licking or grooming one area of the skin prevents healing. While it can affect any breed of dog, large breeds such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and Dobermans seem more prone to lick granulomas. Once thought to be psychogenic […]
Spay surgery involves removing the female’s uterus and ovaries and Neuter surgery removes the male’s testicles. Recently there has been more convincing evidence that early spay/neuter creates health problems. Allowing the animal to develop naturally decreases the probability of ill health. Spay/neuter is a controversial subject that has many aspects and opinions. There are different […]
The word Bogle, sometimes spelled boggle or bogill is Scots for a bad-tempered mythical creature who tormented children who misbehaved. However in the case of the dog, Bogle is a mix of Boxer and Beagle. What does the Bogle look like? The Bogle closely resembles its parents, the Boxer and the Beagle. It is a […]
