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We know that cats, dogs, birds, horses, to name a few of our pets, have their own individually defined personalities. So why not cows! Researchers say yes. That’s no surprise to dairy farmers who spend enough time with their cows to be able to tell you who’s the boss, which ones are friendly and which […]
Dog Breeds German Dogs Working Dogs

Boxer

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 22-25 in., females 21-23 1/2 in. Weight: 55-70 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but may have problems with same sex dogs Boxers were developed in Germany in 1850, and claims its ancestry in […]
Canine Cancer Dog Health

Resiniferatoxin for Cancer

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 […]