Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: males 22-24 in., females 21-22 in. Weight: 65-80 lbs., females 55-70 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Golden Retriever was bred in the mid-19th century in England with crossings including spaniels, setters, a light-coated […]
Insulinomas are tumors of insulin producing cells in the pancreas. They are very common in pet ferrets and are usually found around ages 4-6. Insulinomas usually occur when other diseases are present such as lymphomas, cardiomyopathy, etc. The tumors produce excessive amounts of insulin causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Symptoms can be sudden or gradually […]
In another articule, “Why is Your Dog Growling at You”, I wrote about one of my dogs, Murphy, who guarded an old toy that I found partially buried in my front garden. My gentle Murphy went so far as to growl and lunge when I didn’t read her body language correctly. In the 6 years […]
