Dogs normally pant, especially when they are excited, after exercise, during hot weather. Panting helps a dog cool down. But if there is a change in your dog’s normal panting – it becomes heavy or prolonged – it could be an indication of something serious. Obesity can play a role in a dog’s heavy panting. […]
Osteochondrodysplasia is the term for a number of disorders where there is malformation and growth of cartilage and bone. Osteo means bone, chondro is cartilage and dysplasia is abnormal development. It is a hereditary disorder resulting in abnormal skeletal development. Deformities that occur often result in shortened limbs. In severe cases, surgery is often necessary […]
We all love birds. They sing sweetly (most of them), they are beautiful to look at and give us lots of pleasure watching their antics. But just as there are dog and cat hoarders there are bird hoarders. In the lingo of bird people, it’s known as MBS or multiple bird syndrome. A person with […]
