Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center has been conducting a study using Liposomal Clodronate, a biophosphonate for treating canine cancer. Immune cells called macrophages normally clear the body of debris, bacteria and foreign bodies. Recent studies suggest that these cells may play a role in promoting tumor growth and metastasis (spread) of cancer. Macrophages may […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Sporting dog Height: males 21-23 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: 44-55 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Boulet? Also known as the Boulet, Soft-coated Griffon, it was developed in 1872 […]
The United States is considering a ban on the use of wild animals in traveling circuses. The ban already exists in many countries throughout the world. While the circuses of ancient Greece and Rome featured trained animals, circuses originally began with acts by jugglers, acrobats, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers and clowns. In other words, the […]
