The parathyroid glands are positioned on the thyroid glands. (Para is from the Greek meaning alongside). Both parathyroid glands are located at the front of a pet’s neck near the trachea just below the skin. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. They adjust the amounts entering […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Companion dog Height: 12 in. Weight: 28 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: sometimes What is the origin of the French Bulldog? Actually the French Bulldog is originally from England. When workers went to France they […]
Thanks to a 7 year battle by the HSUS, Botox manufacturer Allergan has developed and has federal approval for a new procedure that doesn’t require animal testing. Botox is the anti-wrinkle treatment. The LD 50 test (Lethal Dose 50%) consists of giving animals various doses of a substance in order to determine the amount that […]
