Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Sweden Group: Spitz type Height: 22-26 in. Weight: 66 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may show dominance with other dogs What is the origin of the Swedish Elkhound? Also known as the Jamthuind, the Swedish Elkhound, a Spitz-type dog, dates […]
BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) better known as Mad Cow Disease is caused by a protein found in contaminated food. Called Prions, they infect the tissue of an animal’s nervous system. Proteins in the nervous system become deformed and eventually cause BSE. The cow in California found to have BSE over a month ago may have […]
According to PetPace, they have developed and manufactured a cordless pet collar for dogs and cats that can detect medical and behavioral symptoms before they become visible. The collar’s sensors continuously monitor the pet’s temperature, pulse, respiration, heart rate, activity, calorie intake, pain and more. The information is transmitted to a small antenna connected to […]
