SSR or Sleeping Respiratory Rate is a valuable tool in assessing heart health in pets, particularly left side congestive heart failure (CHF). It is important to determine if CHF is present as medications are sometimes initially recommended for other cardiac diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, degenerative valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Measuring SSR is conducted […]
Fortunately, while many poisonous plants exist, horses will graze on very few of them and usually only when forage is in short supply. Their size may protect them as well. With some plants, horses must consume a large amount over a period of time to have a toxic effect. Plant toxocologist Anthony Knight of Colorado […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Herding dog Height: 21-24 in. Weight: males 70-84 lbs., females 57-71 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them July’s Dog of the Month The Bergamasco is a powerful dog whose abundant coat is made up […]
