Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Cuba Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-11 in. Weight: 7-13 lbs. Life span: 14-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Havanese? The Havanese was brought to Cuba by Spanish settlers in the 1700s. They are members of the Barbichon […]
Birds can suffer from diabetes too. Diabetes milletus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate and metabolize sugar. The cause of diabetes in birds is somewhat different than in mammals. With mammals, insulin production is too low. In birds, too much of the hormone, glucagon is present. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Madagascar Group: Companion, Toy Height: 9-13 in. Weight: no more than 18 lbs. Life span: 15-17 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Coton de Tulear? The Coton de Tulear is believed to be descended from dogs who survived […]
