Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Group: Guard dog Height: males 28-33 in., females 28-31 in. Weight: males 120-145 lbs., females 100-125 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: can be dog-aggressive What is the origin of the Kangal Dog? The Kangal Dog is […]
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 […]
