Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Toy Dogs, Companion Dogs Height: up to 11 in. Weight: 6-7 lbs. Life span: well into the teens Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of Mi Ki? The Mi Ki (pronounced me key) is a rare American breed […]
According to research published in 2005, 63 percent of horses involved in competition sports, ranging from dressage to racing, suffered from colonic ulceration. The research was conducted by Frank Pellegrini, DVM. The study found that 54 percent of performance horses suffered from both gastric and colonic ulcers and that 97 percent of performance horses had […]
Feline Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of the thyroid, especially in older cats and appears to be on the rise. It is caused by an excess production of the thyroid hormone which then circulates through the cat’s blood stream. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include an increased appetite although accompanied by weight loss, increased thirst and urination, […]
