Incitatus was Roman Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse. The name is Latin for impetuous. Because Caligula took cruelty to extremes and his behavior was so bizarre, it is thought he may have been suffering from a mental disease. But the one thing Caligula did love was his horse Incitatus. Stories about his treatment of Incitatus abound. […]
Pets rarely suffer from kidney stones, but can have the more common bladder stones. These stones often pass into the urethra. They can be different sizes and there can be one or more. If the stones are small enough, they can be passed. Larger ones can cause an obstruction in the lower urinary tract. There […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Group: Herding Height: 17-20 in. Weight: 25-45 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: may try herding other animals May’s Dog of the Month Foxlike in appearance, the Kelpie is a very intelligent, high energy herding dog, easily […]
