Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Hungary Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-23 in. Weight: males 45-60 lbs., females 40-55 lbs. Life span: 11 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, if socialized early Good with other pets: yes, if socialized as pups What are the origins of the Vizsla? The Vizsla […]
Animal Assisted Therapy uses different types of animals to treat people. While dogs are mainly used, cats are being recognized as able to participate in some therapy programs. Cats suited for the programs must be calm, people-oriented, like to be touched, can be still for long periods of time. Therapy cats must be a minimum […]
Laminitis is a crippling, painful and incurable disease. It is one of the major causes of death in horses and can affect all breeds. Laminitis occurs when the connective tissue between the horse’s foot and hoof begins to fall apart. Eventually the horse lies down and won’t get back up. Queensland University (Australia) of Technology […]
