Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to become specialized cells such as skin, bones, muscles, etc. The two main sources of stems cells are embryos at the embryonic stage of development (blastocyst) and adult tissue. They can be found in bone marrow, blood vessels, muscles, skin, liver, the brain, nasal mucosa, fatty […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: 14 in. Weight: 17 lbs. Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with dogs, when raised with other pets What is the origin of the Lakeland Terrier? The Lakeland Terrier is one of the oldest breeds of terrier […]
Animal hoarding involves keeping more companion animals than one can properly take care of. While many of these people are good-intentioned, it’s believed they have an underlying problem which causes them to collect animals. Hoarding is attributed to several disorders including dementia, OCD (obsessive/compulsive disorder), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]
