White Line Disease (WLD), is caused by a fungus. The fungi attack the outermost layer (stratum corneum) of the epidermis’s intermediate layer. They eat away the membrane which secures the hoof wall to sensitive areas deep in the hoof’s center. This results in debris and air lining the tissues and separating them. WLD is sometimes […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Finland Group: Herding dog Height: males 18-20 in., females 16-19 in. Weight: 33-53 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Finnish Lapphund? The Lapphund is native to Finland where it has been known […]
When a pet exhibits chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea, it can mean Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD. IBD is usually seen in middle-aged or older pets, but it can affect pets at any age. The term IBD covers several gastrointestinal disoders. Although veterinarians are not sure, they think IBD occurs when the immune system attacks the tissues […]
