Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Working dog Height: males 18-22 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: 30-40 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Kai Ken? The Kai Ken, also known as the Tora Inu, is […]
California lawmakers passed a bill in 2004 phasing out force-feeding ducks to produce foie gras – literally, a fatty liver. The law goes into effect June 2012. Guillermo Gonzales of Sonoma Foie Gras, major producer of foie gras, along with some other chefs are proposing an override of the law, backing down on his promise […]
Cats are obligate (strict) carnivores, that is they are meat eaters with low carbohydrate needs. Cats can also be very fussy eaters – what pleases one will make the other turn up his/her nose. The cat’s stomach and intestines are smaller than dogs and most other animals which is why they need high protein diets. […]
