Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier, Toy Height: Toy 10-12 in., Standard 15-16 in. Weight: Toy 6-8 lbs., Standard 17-18 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. plus Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: high prey drive, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Manchester […]
We’ve touched on pet safety in your home, but our curious cats need additional consideration. Because they can climb in places unreachable by dogs and will play with anything that moves, we must be extra alert. Electrical cords and outlets should be covered. Where this is not feasible, perhaps coating the cords with something that […]
Resiniferatoxin is made from the sap of a Moroccan cactus-like plant. It is a plant that contains the chemical that makes chile peppers hot. Researchers have tested resiniferatoxin (RTX) on dogs suffering with the severe pain of osteosarcoma. The chemical destroyed the pain-sensing nerves that control a type of heat-related inflammatory pain although it has […]
