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Japan
Pet ownership is very widespread in Japan. The Japanese keep dogs, cats, goldfish, tropical fish, turtles, ferrets and hamsters. The declining birth rate in Japan may be one reason that pets have become so popular. Many Japanese treat their pets as members of the family. Before the advent of dog food in Japan, Japanese dogs […]
A Horse’s Birthday
Most horses, especially racehorses, birthdays are celebrate on January 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and August 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. A horse born towards the end of the year or close to August would be considered a year old on those dates. This sounds a bit unfair when it comes to racehorses as some […]
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Some musculoskeletal disorders are genetic, some occur through injury, while others usually appear in older pets. You will find more in-depth descriptions of these disorders in the index. Hip Dysplasia is the malformation of the hip joint. It occurs mainly in large breed dogs and is usually genetic. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It […]