Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Toy Height: 9 1/2-11 1/2 inches Weight: 7-9 lbs Life span: 11.4 years Trainability: moderate Good with children: older children Good with other pets: moderate What is the origin of the Affenpinscher? Affenpinschers are one of the oldest of the toy breeds. In 17th century Europe there were […]
When we think of pumpkins, a picture of Halloween comes to mind. But as most of us know, pumpkins have much more value than just as Jack-o-Lanterns. Pumpkin is used in a great many people recipes. And it’s very beneficial to your pet’s health as well. Fresh cooked pumpkin, canned pumpkin and crushed pumpkin seeds […]
Cryptosporidium, Crypto for short, is a microscopic parasite that may be found in your ferret’s poop. It can also affect humans and can cause diarrhea in both species. Infected mother ferrets can transmit crypto to their offspring. Ferrets can also get crypto from uncooked meat, contaminated water and other ferrets. Researchers have found that close […]
