All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Terrier, Toy Height: 9-10 in. Weight: 8-11 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if socialized early Good with other pets: High prey drive, may chase other animals What is the origin of the Silky Terrier? This toy terrier was created in Australia. In […]
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 […]
