Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: males 14-16 in., females 13-15 in. Weight: males 15-20 lbs., females 13-18 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, sometimes chase small animals What are the origins of the Smooth […]
Diabetes in cats appears to be on the increase these days. Diabetes occurs when the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, is not regulating the flow of glucose. Glucose is needed by cells to supply energy. Without enough insulin, the cat’s body begins to break down stored fats and proteins for energy. The cat may […]
Report from the FDA: April 17, 2015 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners, veterinarians, health care providers and pharmacists that pets are at risk of illness and death when exposed to topical pain medications containing the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) flurbiprofen. People using these medications, should use care when applying them […]
