Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, smooth, lustrous, close to body Color: seal point, blue point, white paws Temperament: needs to be with people, loving, should be kept indoors, playful The Snowshoe is December’s Cat of the Month The Snowshoe got its name because of its 4 white paws. This cat […]
Skunks are subject to the same parasites as dogs and cats – fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites such as worms, giardia, coccidia, all are on the the attack. Common roundworms are easy to treat. Veterinarians recommend an over-the-counter medication called Pyrantel Pamoate which kills hookworms, roundworms and pinworms. A fecal check at the vet will tell […]
Diskospndylitis (discospondylitis, vertebral osteomyelitis), not to be confused with diskospondylosis which is a degeneration of the spinal column from any cause, is usually seen in middle-aged and older dogs and is the most common cause of back pain. While diskospondylitis (DS) is usually seen in large and giant male dogs, especially German Shepherd Dogs and […]
