Intervertibral Disk Disease is an abnormality of discs providing cushioning between vertebra. A disc is tough, fibrous connective tissue, cartilage. There are two types of Intervertibral Disc Disease (IVDD). Hansen Type 1 occurs when the connective tissue ruptures and the gel-like center pushes out through the opening affecting the spinal cord. This type may be […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Belgium, France Group: Herding dog Height: males 23-28 in., females 22-27 in. Weight: males 70-90 lbs., females 60-80 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Bouvier des Flandres? […]
Fly-snapping syndrome or as it is also known, fly-biting syndrome, is of special interest to me as one of my dogs appears to have the syndrome. Murphy, my pittie mix, will sometimes stare at one of her paws and then lick or bite it as though something is there annoying her. At first I assumed […]
