Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion, (Standard – Working dog) Height: Giant Spitz, 16-17 in., Standard 11-14 in., Toy 9-11 in. Weight: Giant Spitz 38-40lbs, Standard 23-41 lbs., Toy 18-22 lbs. Life span: Giant 12-13 yrs, Standard 13-15 yrs., Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older, well-behaved children Good with […]
Laryngeal Paralysis usually develops slowly over a period of time. It generally affects older dogs, horses, rarely cats, but can occur in young pets as well. It is usually seen in larger dogs over 40-50 lbs. such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Newfoundlands and St. Bernards. It appears that Labradors are more prone […]
Proctor & Gamble has recalled specific lots of Iams canned cat food due to Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. The food is Iams Protective Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food and includes all varieties of 3 oz. and 5.5 oz. cans. Date on bottom of cans reads 09/2011 to 06/2012. Signs of thiamine deficiency can be […]
