According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), this year, 2012, will be the worst for infections of West Nile Virus. A total of 47 states have reported 1118 human cases. Mosquitoes transmit the disease through their bites to both humans and animals. The mayor of Dallas, Texas has declared a state of […]
Would you feed your dog chicken feathers? Well, ground chicken feather meal is being touted as the new protein source for pet foods. Chicken feathers have been hydrolyzed, that is broken down by a chemical reaction to water. They are then used in dog food. Granted, in the wild, dogs consume the whole animal, possibly […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Herding dog Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes, but can be dog-aggressive January’s Dog of the Month A high energy and very intelligent breed, this Aussie is loyal and very […]
