Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 18-24 lbs. Life span: 13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: usually, with early socialization Good with other pets: some have high prey drive What is the origin of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier? The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is named for a farmer who […]
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a genetic disease which causes pets to lose their vision. The vision loss can occur over a period of a few months to years. The first sign of PRA is an inability to see in low light or at night. Pets are often uneasy about going outdoors at night. They […]
Myelomalacia, also known as hematomyelia, is a progressive ischemic (local deficiency of blood supply) necrosis of the spinal cord. It is caused by injury to the spinal cord or disc disease. The necrosis begins at the site of the injury and then in time, moves in both directions, up and back. Symptoms include numbness and/or […]
