Thrombocytopenia can affect both dogs and cats. It occurs when the blood platelet count is very low. Platelets are fragments of special cells that work to see that blood clots properly. If the platelet count is too low, bruising and bleeding occur. Thrombocytopenia can have several causes – low platelet production by bone marrow, increased […]
The cold climate of Wales means that the native animals are hardy creatures. They include sheep and cattle, wild goats, the Welsh Mountain Pony, and the puffin. In 1934, the Duke of York gave Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies to his daughters, Elizabeth, later to become Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Margaret Rose. Queen Elizabeth […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy/France Group: Companion Height: 10-13 in. Weight: 9-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older, well-behaved children Good with other pets: yes, usually What is the origin of the Lowchen? The Lowchen originated in Southern Europe and may be the rarest purebred […]
