Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 23-26 in. Weight: males 55-80 lbs., females 45-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals Dog of the Month for October The […]
According to the Humane Society of the United States, four million cats and dogs—about one every eight seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation. Many cats and dogs who die as a result of pet overpopulation could have made wonderful pets. Between six and eight […]
Dust mites, micrscopic insects, have no season. They are with us all year, every year. They affect humans as well as pets. Dust mites feed on dead skin, viruses, bacteria and fungi. The dead skin of allergic mammals is particularly tasty to them. Dust mites have translucent bodies. They live in carpeting, upholstery, bedding, clothing, […]
