Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Netherlands Group: Sporting, Pointer Height: 19-23 in. Weight: 45-55 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Stabyhoun? Also known as the Frisian Pointer and Dutch Stabyhoun, the Stabyhoun (stah BAY hoon) is one of the […]
Shredding is a natural behavior in birds. Wild birds shred and tear material searching for food and to build nests. Birds seem to shred even more during breeding season when an increase in hormones is present. Lots of bird toys encourage this normal behavior. While it may mean that your bird will destroy a toy […]
Thyroid cancer in humans and hyperthyroidism in cats are on the rise. Hyperthyroidism in cats is usually caused by a benign tumor. The link between the diseases appears to be PBDEs (poloybrominated diphenyl ethers) used as flame retardants in many types of consumer products such as furniture, pajamas, other clothing and so on. Samples of […]
