Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 6-13 lbs Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: only older children Good with other pets: with other dogs if socialized early What is the origin of the Lancashire Heeler? Details of the origin of the Lancashire Heeler […]
Infectious Canine Hepatitis is a contagious disease found worldwide. This acute liver infection affects domestic dogs as well as foxes, wolves, bears, coyotes and other carnivores. It is spread through feces, urine, saliva and nasal discharge of infected animals. It enters through the mouth or nose where it reproduces on the tonsils and spreads from […]
The volcano in Iceland put many animals at risk. Animals who inhale or ingest volcanic ash are at risk for fluoride poisoning. This could cause internal bleeding, long-term bone damage and teeth loss. This was a large concern for farmers of sheep, cattle and horses in southern Iceland. Some horses panicked and ran away. They […]
