Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) occurs when the prostate gland enlarges (hyperplasia). The prostate surrounds the eurethra and neck of the male dog’s bladder. It is called an accessory sex gland meaning that while it does not produce sperm, it plays and important part in breeding. Prostate fluid helps nourish sperm cells, has antibacterial properties that […]
2013 Detecting Lyme disease in horses has been difficult since many horses don’t show symptoms until months after being infected. But in 2012, researchers at Cornell University’s Veterinary School developed a test which can detect antibodies as early as 2-4 weeks after the horse has been infected. The test also indicates the stage of Lyme […]
The Rosy Boa’s normal habitat is desert, rocky chaparral and ravines. It is one of two boas native to the U.S. Rosy Boas are calm, gentle snakes making them good pets. They live about 18 years (although there is on record of one living close to 60 years old) and grow to 2-3 feet long. […]
