Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Toy Height: 9 1/2-11 1/2 inches Weight: 7-9 lbs Life span: 11.4 years Trainability: moderate Good with children: older children Good with other pets: moderate What is the origin of the Affenpinscher? Affenpinschers are one of the oldest of the toy breeds. In 17th century Europe there were […]
See also: African Pygmy Hedgehogs Hedgehogs are native to Africa, the Middle East and Europe. They are imported to the U.S. as pets, not released in the wild. You can find breeders of hedgehogs in the U.S. A hedgehog can be an excellent pet for someone who is allergic to dogs and cats. Climate plays […]
Cancer is usually diagnosed through biopsy. It is performed under anesthesia and requires removing tissue samples from a tumor. The samples are examined under a microscope by a pathologist to determine if and what type of cancer is present. There is some controversy over whether or not biopsy spreads cancer. Any invasive procedure and scans […]
