The Humane Society of the United States has set aside the week of November 7-13 as National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The celebration this special week was begun in 1996 by HSUS to promote the role played by shelters, giving strays and unwanted animals the care and protection they need. The HSUS wants people to […]
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a more common heart disease in cats, rare in dogs. It is frequently the cause of spontaneous death in cats. Some cats with hyperthyroidism may develop it, but when the thyroid problem is treated, HC may resolve itself. HC usually affects cats 1-5 years old, but can be present in younger or […]
The Pug is a small breed of dog with a wrinkly, short muzzled face, and curled tail. Pug puppies are often called puglets. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that come in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. They have been described as multum in parvo (“much in […]
