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 […]
As teachers begin planning for a new school year, some may consider adding a classroom pet. Having a pet in the classroom is a responsibility and does require some advanced planning in order to provide the best possible care for the pet. However, the rewards teachers and students receive in return can be simply amazing. […]
Dogs are limited physically, using only their bodies and mouths to play. Besides using their mouths when playing with other dogs, they sometimes growl or bark. While it may look terrifying to us, it’s usually just play. But it is important to keep watch to make sure the play doesn’t escalate into real aggression. Dogs […]
