Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium Group: Working Height: males 24-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: males 65-75 lbs., females 55-65 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: with early socialization Good with other pets: with early socialization, can be dominant Dog of the Month for June This hero breed helped American […]
At Cambridge University in England, scientists tested a new technique to reverse paralysis in dogs. Thirty-four dogs took part in the trial. Olfactory ensheathing cells were removed from their nose linings and were grown for several weeks in the laboratory. The cells were then planted in the injury sites of 23 dogs while the rest […]
Diskospndylitis (discospondylitis, vertebral osteomyelitis), not to be confused with diskospondylosis which is a degeneration of the spinal column from any cause, is usually seen in middle-aged and older dogs and is the most common cause of back pain. While diskospondylitis (DS) is usually seen in large and giant male dogs, especially German Shepherd Dogs and […]
