Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: 22-23 in., females = 18-20 in. Weight: 49-70 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization October’s Dog of the Month! Need a strong back to cart your packages? The Appenzell […]
Nasopharyngeal polyps are noncancerous (benign) growths. They are tissues that affect the pharynx, nasal passages and ear canals. The pharynx is part of the throat connected to the nasal and oral cavities that propels swallowed food into the esophagus. The polyps are usually seen in young cats. The mass can be red, pink or gray […]
Pets in the Classroom, an educational grants program supporting responsible pet care in today’s youth, has provided funding to acquire 10 aquariums for the classrooms of Green Chimneys, a nationally renowned, non-profit organization that helps children with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges with the aid of animals. Sponsored by the Pet Care Trust, the […]
