It seems as though disasters involving loss of human life are occurring more often lately. And search and rescue is one more area where our dogs shine. Although they may consider it some sort of game, it is a job. The reward for that job well done is a treat, lots of praise or a […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Coat Type: short, curly Color: all colors & patterns of cat Temperament: intelligent, very affectionate, playful, curious, good with children & other pets Where does the Devonshire Rex come from? Sometime in the 1960s, 10 years after the Cornish Rex was discovered, a different curly-haired kitten was found in […]
Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
