Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
Terriers are very energetic dogs that range in a variety of sizes. Most terriers require stripping, a grooming technique for wirehaired dogs. Originally, terriers were bread for hunting small animals, and don’t tolerate other animals, including other dogs. Airedale Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Stratfordshire Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Black Russian Terrier Border […]
The creators of Change Lives held a contest to find dogs that have changed peoples’ lives. Dogs Change Lives is a project of Susquehanna Service Dogs, which provides service dogs to children and adults with disabilities to support them to live more independently. The contest winners have been posted on the website, and the Audience […]
