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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency(EPI)is a condition affecting both dogs and cats although it is less common in cats. With EPI, the pancreas produces little or none of the enzymes necessary to help digestion. These enzymes include amylase which breaks down starches, lipase which breaks down fats and trypsin and chymotripsine which breaks down proteins. The enzymes […]
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Crab and Mallet Cat Show

I had the pleasure of going to the 2009 Crab and Mallet Cat Show in Baltimore, Maryland. I had never been to a cat show before and had no idea what to expect. I had a lot of fun. Although they say a picture is worth a 1000 words, there nothing like seeing these amazing […]
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Golden Retriever

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-22 in. Weight: 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Golden Retriever was bred in the mid-19th century in England with crossings including spaniels, setters, a light-coated […]