Many of us use peanut butter to entice our pets to ingest their vitamins, supplements or medications. But manufacturers of some brands have decided to replace sugar with xylitol, a sugar substitute that is toxic to pets. Please check labels of peanut butter or any foods you give your pets to make sure that xylitol […]
Alpacas are one of the 4 species of camelid, sharing their history with the Llama, vicuna and guanaco. Settling in the harsh environment of the Andes Mountains of South America, alpacas were domesticated more than 5,000 years ago by the Incas, natives of the area. Alpacas were first imported to the U.S. from Peru in […]
A female dog can come into heat as early as 6 months old. The heat period lasts about 3 weeks and occurs usually every 6 months. If you plan on breeding your dog, it’s best to wait until at least her 2nd heat when it will be healthier for her and the puppies. Here are […]
