Resiniferatoxin is made from the sap of a Moroccan cactus-like plant. It is a plant that contains the chemical that makes chile peppers hot. Researchers have tested resiniferatoxin (RTX) on dogs suffering with the severe pain of osteosarcoma. The chemical destroyed the pain-sensing nerves that control a type of heat-related inflammatory pain although it has […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Scenthound Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 35-46 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate/high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Beagle Harrier? The Beagle Harrier is a very old breed, possibly from around the Middle Ages in France. They were […]
It appears the problem of adoption of black pets is not limited to cats and dogs. We received an e-mail from Marg Mcllree of New Moon Rabbit Rescue telling us that black rabbits are very difficult to re-home. One theory people have is that it is due to insufficient lighting in shelters, black pets fade […]
