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Dehydration in Pets

Dehydration is the abnormal loss of body fluids – water and electrolytes. Electrolytes are electrically charged salt ions and are found in all cells. They are necessary for all body functions of cells and organs, especially kidneys, heart and nerves. Dehydration, if not checked, is extremely dangerous, and can result in kidney damage. When the […]
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C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a prolific writer, poet, scholar of English literature and defender of Christianity. His most famous book is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first published of his Chronicles of Narnia series. The Narnia books include many animals, some of them talking, as well as mythical creatures such as unicorns […]
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Rafeiro do Alentejo

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Guard dog (livestock and regular) Height: males 22-29 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 100-12- lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Rafeiro do Alentejo? The Rafeiro […]