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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s Disease is caused by the adrenal gland not producing enough cortisol or aldosterone. It usually affects young to middle-age female dogs, but any dog can develop the disease. Addison’s is rare in cats. Addison’s is difficult to diagnose because symptoms mirror so many other diseases – fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle pain. The adrenal […]
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – FIV
FIV, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, is very similar to the AIDS virus in humans. It attacks the immune system of a cat and hinders the cat’s ability to fight infections due to a lowered white blood cell count. However, it is not a death sentence. With proper care, most cats can live normal lives. Signs of […]
Harrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: 19-21 in. Weight: 45-60 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with dogs, other pets if raised with them October’s Dog of the Month A popular native breed in Great Britain, the Harrier is one of […]