At last, mixed breeds have a strong support. The American Mutt-i-gree Club was created by the Pet Savers Foundation, an arm of the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, New York. Giving voice to the 25 million owners of mixed breed dogs, mutt certificates are sent to their pets, raising the mixed breeds […]
The parathyroid glands are positioned on the thyroid glands. (Para is from the Greek meaning alongside). Both parathyroid glands are located at the front of a pet’s neck near the trachea just below the skin. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. They adjust the amounts entering […]
Cats can suffer from allergies too. Often they are allergic to the same things we have allergies to. Airborne particles like pollen or dust can irritate nasal passages and lungs. They can have allergies to certain foods, drugs like antibiotics, anesthesia, household cleaners and deodorants. As with dogs, the most common allergy is to fleas. […]
