Persian Jirds, like other Jirds, are relatives of the Mongolian Gerbil. They can be found in rocky mountain areas from Eastern Turkey to Pakistan. They are about 6 inches long with tails 1 1/2 times the length of the body. Tails are used for balance. Ears and eyes are large. In the wild, Jirds live […]
ALERT – Nature’s Variety recalls chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats with dates 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 and any Chicken Formula or Organic Chicken Raw Frozen Diet on or before 2/5/11. These products may be contaminated with salmonella. There is a risk to animals as well as to humans who handle contaminated products. […]
An acral (affecting a limb) lick granuloma is an open sore. Constant licking or grooming one area of the skin prevents healing. While it can affect any breed of dog, large breeds such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and Dobermans seem more prone to lick granulomas. Once thought to be psychogenic […]
