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Hedgehog Heart Disease

Heart disease, particularly cardiomyopathy, is common in African pygmy hedgehogs. It is often undetected simply because it is not diagnosed until it’s too late. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, the most common form in hedgehogs is dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart muscle stretches and becomes weak, lowering the ability of […]
Dog Diseases

Spinal Cord Stroke in Dogs

A spinal cord stroke or infarction in medical terms is called a fibrocartiliginous embolism (FCE). It is a blockage of a blood vessel in the spinal cord. An FCE can occur in humans, pigs, dogs, cats and horses. The small bones of the vertebral column protects the spinal cord and are joined together by invertebral […]
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German Spitz (Giant, Standard, Toy)

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Companion, (Standard – Working dog) Height: Giant Spitz, 16-17 in., Standard 11-14 in., Toy 9-11 in. Weight: Giant Spitz 38-40lbs, Standard 23-41 lbs., Toy 18-22 lbs. Life span: Giant 12-13 yrs, Standard 13-15 yrs., Toy 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older, well-behaved children Good with […]