Cats, dogs and humans can be infected with Histoplasmosis, a fungal disease. The fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, is found in soil mainly in humid areas particularly near bodies of water. Outdoor cats and dogs are more prone to histoplasmosis, especially hunting dogs who travel over all sorts of terrain. While infection can occur at any age, […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Madagascar Group: Companion, Toy Height: 9-13 in. Weight: no more than 18 lbs. Life span: 15-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Coton de Tulear? The Coton de Tulear is believed to be descended from dogs who survived […]
A collapsed airway is known as Laryngeal Hemiplegia, also “roaring” due to the abnormal sound it can make. It commonly affects thoroughbreds, standardbreds and draft horses. A collapsed airway occurs due to the paralysis of the arytinoid cartilage in which vocal folds turn inward constricting airflow in and out of the lungs. It happens when […]
