Heart disease, particularly cardiomyopathy, is common in African pygmy hedgehogs. It is often undetected simply because it is not diagnosed until it’s too late. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, the most common form in hedgehogs is dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart muscle stretches and becomes weak, lowering the ability of […]
The word Bogle, sometimes spelled boggle or bogill is Scots for a bad-tempered mythical creature who tormented children who misbehaved. However in the case of the dog, Bogle is a mix of Boxer and Beagle. What does the Bogle look like? The Bogle closely resembles its parents, the Boxer and the Beagle. It is a […]
Without Regret – a Handbook for Owners of Canine Amputees by Susan Neal This book is written for owners of dogs that have had to have a limb amputated due to illness, birth defects, accidents. It is written with compassion, always bearing in mind the feelings of owners and their dogs. As a former owner […]
