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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Iran (Persia) Coat Type: silky, long fur with soft undercoat Color: silver, blue & golden, shaded & chinchilla, with green eyes Temperament: calm, affectionate, more playful and smart than regular Persians Cat of the Month for December Chinchilla Persian is highly intelligent as well as cuddly and affectionate. It’s sweet, […]
Another Commercial Body Type is the beautiful Silver Marten Rabbit. Less than 100 years old, the Silver Marten was recognized as a breed in the 1920s. Silver Martens are an American breed, a result of crossings between the Tan and Chinchilla breeds of rabbit. They weigh about 6-9 lbs. fully grown. Their round bodies are […]
