Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sighthound Height: 17-24 in. Weight: 30-44 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with supervision Good with other pets: yes, with supervision What is the origin of the Carolina Dog? The Carolina Dog comes from the swamps and bottomlands of South Carolina and […]
Rabies is a deadly virus transmitted by a bite from an infected animal. Rabies is rare in the United States thanks to the program of vaccination. However, if you have been bitten by a stray dog, cat or wild animal such as a raccoon, skunk, fox or bat, go to an emergency unit immediately. Rabies, […]
2013 In central Virginia, several cases of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) were reported. There are also known cases in parts of South America, Europe and India. PHF is found throughout North America and Canada where 3 provinces have had cases of PHF. PHF was formerly known as Equine Monocytic Ehrichiosis or Equine Ehricial Colitis. PHF […]
