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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France or Belgium Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 9-10 lbs. Life span: 14-16 yrs. Trainability: high, except housebreaking Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but take care with large dogs What are the origins of the Papillon? The Papillon, whose origin is France, is descended […]
Canine Blood Donors
We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
Who’s the Better Pet – Cats or Dogs
Personally I think it’s unfair to compare cats and dogs. You’ll find people on both sides claiming one or the other is a better pet. Of course as pet lovers, we seldom think of any negative aspects to sharing our lives with cats or dogs and many of us are lucky enough to have both […]