Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Working dog Height: males 23-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: 99-110 lbs. Life span: 8-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: must have early socialization Good with other pets: not usually unless socialized early November’s Dog of the Month This devoted family companion is the oldest French Breed. […]
The Pacific Pearlscale Butterflyfish, found in Indonesia and the Philippines, is named for its pearly iridescent scales. Males and females are 5.5 in. long. Introducing this fish before Surgeons, Wrasses, Tangs and Dwarf Angelfish usually avoids problems. Minimum tank size is 66 gal. This fish is a carnivore and will not eat flake foods. It […]
Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
