Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-14 in. Weight: 13-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: strong prey drive, will chase small animals The Cairn Terrier comes from Scotland and has been around since the 1500s.It is named for the piles of small […]
Hyperesthesia Syndrome in cats is known by several names – self-mutilation syndrome, rolling skin syndrome, twitchy cat disease. It is marked by abnormal skin sensitivity. Cats will experience extreme sensitivity along the spine, down the back and base of tail. Signs include biting, licking or chewing the hair causing hair loss and skin problems, rippling […]
Summer is barbeque and picnic time and a favorite all-American treat is corn on the cob – good for us, but can be deadly for our dogs. Dogs love the crunchiness of corncobs and if some melted butter remains, so much the better. But corncobs don’t chew up easily and large chunks can be swallowed, […]
