Incitatus was Roman Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse. The name is Latin for impetuous. Because Caligula took cruelty to extremes and his behavior was so bizarre, it is thought he may have been suffering from a mental disease. But the one thing Caligula did love was his horse Incitatus. Stories about his treatment of Incitatus abound. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Greece Coat Type: semi-longhaired, thicker at ruff and tail Color: bi-or tri-colored always with white Temperament: active, intelligent, communicative Cat of the Month for February A Greek native, this cat is their best method of pest control. What is the origin of the Aegean Cat? The Aegean cat is a […]
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, […]
