Hinge-back tortoises originally come from the African rainforests, particularly the Ivory Coast, Congo and Nigeria. There are a number of species of hinge-backs, but the Bell’s Hinge-back is the usual pet. An adult hinge-back’s size is up to 9 inches in diameter and weight is about 4 1/2 lbs. When purchasing a hinge-back, check the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Scenthound Height: males 20-24 in., females 20-23 in. Weight: 44-62 lbs., females 40-57 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Italian Hound? The Italian Hound as the name indicates comes from […]
ALERT – Nature’s Variety recalls chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats with dates 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 and any Chicken Formula or Organic Chicken Raw Frozen Diet on or before 2/5/11. These products may be contaminated with salmonella. There is a risk to animals as well as to humans who handle contaminated products. […]
