A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Companion, Toy Height: 12 in. Weight: 10 lbs. or less Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Chinese Crested? The Chinese Crested originally came from Africa and were known as African Hairless Terriers. There […]
Cats are capable of pretty weird behaviors. What is normal to them is very strange to us. If you have a cat and suddenly hear something (usually a favorite and/or expensive item) shatter, you might suspect your 4-legged friend is involved. The “experts” are not really sure why cats knock things over, but they do […]
