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Copper Toxicosis

Copper Toxicosis occurs due to excess accumulating of copper in the liver, resulting in chronic hepatitus. If not treated properly , the affected dog can die because too much copper in the body may be toxic. Failure in excretion mechanism may result in accumulation of toxins such as copper in the liver . And this […]
Companion Dogs Dog Breeds Latin American Dogs

Hairless Khala

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Latin America, Bolivia Group: Companion Height: 14-20 in. Weight: 15-30 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Hairless Khala? The Hairless Khala can be found from Mexico through Central and South America. There are several […]
Animal Welfare

ASPCA-Pet Theft on the Rise

The American Kennel Club (AKC) reported last year (2011) that pet theft rose 32% since 2007 when they began tracking petnapping. In New York City, the homebase of the ASPCA, they report that dognapping in particular rises every summer. Pet parents take advantage of the nice weather to walk their dogs more often, taking them […]