Agility competitions began at Crufts in the late 1970s. They began as an entertainment act in the intermission and were based on horse shows. Agility competitions test a dog’s fitness and the handler’s ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain obstacles. The handler must direct the dog verbally or with signals, […]
Following is a list of some of the neurological problems pets can face. Wobbler’s Syndrome Encephalitis (brain infection) Stroke – Caused by bleeding into the brain Brain Tumors and Abcesses Muscular Dystrophy – Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles Degenerative Myelopathy – Progressive loss of coordination beginning in hind quarters, resulting eventually in paralysis Necrotic Myelopathy […]
SPCA International has informed us that “Idle”, a hero of the Iraq war, arrived home to the USA. Idle, along with another hero dog, Nugget, were welcomed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Working tirelessly, the SPCA International along with many of you who signed their petition and made donations to help bring these dogs […]
