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Israel Develops First Alzheimer’s Dog

An Israeli social worker, Daphna Golan-Shemesh and an Israeli professional dog trainer, Yariv Ben Yosef, pooled their knowledge, the result of which is a trained guide dog for early onset Alzheimer’s patients. While sharing their expertise in their chosen fields, they decided to combine forces along with Daphna’s nurturing nature and Yariv’s energy. Daphna was […]
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Canaan Dog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Israel Group: Working dog Height: 18-24 in. Weight: 40-55 lbs. Life span: 12-15 years Trainability: high Good with children: yes with children they know Good with other pets: may be aggressive with same sex dogs What is the origin of the Canaan Dog? The Canaan Dog is native to Israel […]
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Epilepsy in Dogs

Epilepsy is a seizure disorder. It can be idiopathic (unknown origin) or acquired. Acquired epilepsy is usually caused by a head trauma. One idea put forth about what causes idiopathic epilepsy is an imbalance in chemicals that transmit electrical impulses to the brain. The condition may be inherited in the following breeds: Beagles, Dachshunds, Keeshonden, […]