Identical twins are two beings developing from the same fertilized egg. They share the same genetic material and the same amniotic sac. Original thoughts were that pups can be fraternal twins or triplets meaning they have the same sire but are not identical. Half siblings can have the same mother but different fathers. Often what […]
As early as the end of this year, 2012, a product to neuter male dogs without surgery will be available in the U.S. The drug is presently in use in Bolivia, Columbia, Mexico and Panama. It will be known in the U.S. by the brand name, Zeuterin. The FDA has approved its use in dogs […]
Researchers at Sydney, Australia’s Kolling Institute have developed and tested a vaccine on 30 dogs with advanced melanoma, bone cancer and liver cancer. So far the results have been positive, slowing the growth of the original tumors and helping to prevent others from occurring. Dr. Chris Weir, who developed the vaccine, used dogs because their […]
