Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Mexico Group: Sighthound, Toy Height: Toy 10-14 in., mini 14.1-18 in., standard 18.1-23 in. Weight: 10-55 lbs. Life span: 15-19 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes when raised together, caution with small pets What is the origin of the Xoloitzcuintli? The […]
We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC) reported last year (2011) that pet theft rose 32% since 2007 when they began tracking petnapping. In New York City, the homebase of the ASPCA, they report that dognapping in particular rises every summer. Pet parents take advantage of the nice weather to walk their dogs more often, taking them […]
