Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Working dog, Companion dog Height: 9-12 in. Weight: 15-20 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: children who treat them kindly Good with other pets: only with supervision What is the origin of the Chacy Ranior? Once known as the Shichon, the Chacy Ranior […]
The health benefits of spay/neuter for small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice are many. They include eliminating uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers, reduce mammary tumors, prevent pyometra, a severe uterine infection, decreased territory marking and generally mellower behavior typically towards cage mates. Since there is a risk with any surgery, it’s […]
The loss of a pet is as traumatic for us as losing any loved one. Children, the elderly and disabled face the same feelings although they may see loss a bit differently. There are ways to help when dealing with grief that can make the loss easier to bear. Children need reassurance. Phrases such as […]
