Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sporting dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: 55-65 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Irish Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniels, one of the oldest of the Spaniel […]
Hyperadrenocorticism known as Cushing’s Disease is a hormone disorder. It is more common in dogs but can affect cats as well. The incidence of Cushing’s is higher in older dogs and horses. It is known as PPID in horses. Cushing’s Disease is caused by a steroidal hormone, cortisol, producing more than normal amounts. Among cortisol’s […]
