On November 3, 1957, Russia launched Sputnik 2 sending the first animal to space, orbiting the Earth. Laika (Barker in English) was a female mixed breed stray dog. Sadly, it is believed that due to heat and stress, she died a few hours after takeoff. But hers and other dogs flights paved the way for […]
The Tibetan Mastiff is an imposing breed of dog. It was once an outstanding sheepdog in its native Tibet, fighting off wolves and leopards, protecting its flock. The Tibetan Mastiff’s abilities extended to guarding isolated homes and whole villages. This Mastiff became the breed of choice in China, each individual commanding an enormous pricetag. Some […]
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome (FHS) can affect cats at any age but is more common in adult cats. While FHS can occur in any sex or breed, purebred cats such as Abyssinians, Siamese, Burmese and Himalayans seem more prone to its development. Although the cause of FHS appears to be idiopathic (of unknown origin), suspected causes […]
