Conservation and animal welfare are similar causes with many overlaps. However, there are occasions when the two concepts conflict. Conservation is focused on the survival of species in the wild, while animal welfare is concerned with the well-being of individual animals. One example of this conflict relates to the attitude toward zoos. Modern zoos focus […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog Height: males 28 1/2-31 1/2 in., females 25 1/2-29 1/2 in. Weight: 90-170 lbs. Life span: 9-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origins of the Leonberger? Named for the city of Leonberg in […]
Tying up (exertional rhabdomyolysis) is a term describing horses, particularly racers and those involved in other sporting events, who suffer a number of muscle disorders. These disorders can vary in severity from muscle soreness and cramping to horses who have elevated respiratory and heart rates, dark urine and difficulty moving or even standing. Veterinary researchers […]
