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Equine Wolf Teeth

It is estimated that about 60-70% of horses develop what is known as wolf teeth anywhere from birth to 12 months old. They are usually found in the upper jaw near or in front of the first cheek tooth. Wolf teeth are vestigial pre-molars and look like pegs, varying in size. In some instances they […]
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Samoyed

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Working Height: males 21-23.5 in., females 19-21 in. Weight: males 50-65 lbs., females 40-55 lbs Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the […]
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Hospice Care for Pets

Most of us who have terminally ill or aged pets practice hospice care and may not even be aware that we are. There are times when the cost of treatment can overwhelm, particularly young families and those on fixed incomes. With incurable illnesses such as cancer, treatment often causes side effects without any benefit. Pet […]