Hyperesthesia Syndrome in cats is known by several names – self-mutilation syndrome, rolling skin syndrome, twitchy cat disease. It is marked by abnormal skin sensitivity. Cats will experience extreme sensitivity along the spine, down the back and base of tail. Signs include biting, licking or chewing the hair causing hair loss and skin problems, rippling […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Wales Group: Herding dog Height: 10-12 in. Weight: males 30 lbs., females 28 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization, good with cats The Corgi may have been brought to Wales by invading Celts in […]
Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are […]
