History The Akita Inu is one of the largest of the Japanese dog breeds. Akitas evolved in the mountainous regions of the Akita Prefecture. However, over time the Akitas were mixed with various other dog breeds such as the Tosa. Centuries ago, the Akita was owned only by the Shogun. The dog was used to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Herding Height: 17-20 in. Weight: 25-45 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may try herding other animals May’s Dog of the Month Foxlike in appearance, the Kelpie is a very intelligent, high energy herding dog, easily […]
The FDA has issued the following advisory regarding reactions to NSAIDs. NSAIDs are not approved in the U.S. for long-term use in cats. The FDA has also placed a warning label on Metacam for use in cats. NSAIDs in veterinary use include carprofen (Rimadyl), indomethacin, etodolac (EctoGesic), meloxicam (metacam), zubrin (tepoxalin), previcox (firocoxilin), Novox (generic […]
