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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Toy, Companion Height: 12-13 in. Weight: 10-18 lbs. Life span: 9-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a great resemblance to spaniels in 15th and 16th […]
Tom and Jerry Syndrome in Cats
For years, senior cats have been known to suffer seizures. The causes have been labeled idiopathic meaning they are unknown. The condition was named “Tom (the cat”) and Jerry (the mouse) Syndrome” by researchers because of Tom’s reaction to loud sounds usually made by Jerry. Tom’s body would jerk involuntarily upon hearing the sudden loud […]
Lagomorphs
Lagomorphs are members of the taxonomic order of Lagomorpha, which includes rabbits, hares and pikas. Originally these animals were classified as rodents but it has since been discovered that they have unique characteristics which differ from those in the rodent order. The main differences are: Lagomorphs have four incisors in the upper jaw, while rodents […]