We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
What is the origin of the Schnorgi? The Schnorgi is a designer dog, half Miniature Schnauzer and half Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Traits can be of either parent. What does the Schnorgi look like? Weight is about 15-20 lbs. The coat is like that of a Schnauzer, wiry. Colors are black and white or tan with […]
Alpacas are one of the 4 species of camelid, sharing their history with the Llama, vicuna and guanaco. Settling in the harsh environment of the Andes Mountains of South America, alpacas were domesticated more than 5,000 years ago by the Incas, natives of the area. Alpacas were first imported to the U.S. from Peru in […]
