Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Toy, Companion Height: 12-13 in. Weight: 10-18 lbs. Life span: 9-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a great resemblance to spaniels in 15th and 16th […]
Bartonellosis is a bacterial disease in pets which can also affect humans. It is caused by a bacteria known as Bartonella and is sometimes called Cat Scratch Disease, although not always transmitted that way. Dogs become infected with bartonellosis through fleas, ticks, sand flies and lice. Dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors such […]
Narcoplexy and cataplexy are similar conditions, both are disorders of the nervous system. Narcoplexy episodes include excessive daytime sleeping, lack of energy, loss of consciousness. With cataplexy, there is no loss of consciousness but a sudden muscle paralysis. The pet is still alert and will follow any movement with the eyes. Both are spontaneous and […]
