There is a legend that tells of dogs on Noah’s Ark who discovered a hole in the hull of the Ark. In order to save the Ark from sinking, one of the dogs stuck his nose in the hole and prevented the ship from flooding. Another dog alerted Noah to the problem who quickly repaired […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: North Africa Group: Sighthound Height: males 26-28 in., females 24-27 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with respectful children Good with other pets: yes, with dogs & cats, may chase small animals What is the origin of the Sloughi? The Sloughi was […]
Birds can suffer from diabetes too. Diabetes milletus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate and metabolize sugar. The cause of diabetes in birds is somewhat different than in mammals. With mammals, insulin production is too low. In birds, too much of the hormone, glucagon is present. […]
