Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting Height: 16-24 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may see small animals as prey What is the origin of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? This breed is descended […]
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center has been conducting a study using Liposomal Clodronate, a biophosphonate for treating canine cancer. Immune cells called macrophages normally clear the body of debris, bacteria and foreign bodies. Recent studies suggest that these cells may play a role in promoting tumor growth and metastasis (spread) of cancer. Macrophages may […]
I recently read an article written by Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, “Fully Vetted” about ugly pet contests. I find myself in full agreement with her assessments of such a contest. As Dr. Khuly says, “they’re almost always genetically diseased, surgically altered or otherwise afflicted with extreme veterinary conditions.” Do we really want to […]
