Related Articles
Resiniferatoxin for Cancer
Resiniferatoxin is made from the sap of a Moroccan cactus-like plant. It is a plant that contains the chemical that makes chile peppers hot. Researchers have tested resiniferatoxin (RTX) on dogs suffering with the severe pain of osteosarcoma. The chemical destroyed the pain-sensing nerves that control a type of heat-related inflammatory pain although it has […]
When Your Bird Screams
Are you inadvertently reinforcing your bird’s screaming? With our busy lives, we sometimes look for easy solutions to problems, solutions that could exacerbate the problem. My daughter’s Sun Conure, Shemesh, has learned that if he screams (and he’s very loud), he’ll get the attention and treats that he wants. Taking the path of least resistance, […]
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Zimbabwe Group: Sporting, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 24-26 in. Weight: 70-85 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, other animals may stimulate prey drive What are the origins of the Rhodesian […]