Small, circular skin tumors known commonly as warts are caused by the papilloma virus. The virus has a 1-2 month incubation period and can be transmitted to other dogs through direct contact with a lesion. It CANNOT be transmitted to humans or other animals. It is very rare that the warts become cancerous. These wart-like […]
The Harvest Mouse is one of Britain’s smallest mammals at 2.5 inches long, weighing 1/5 oz. It lives in the southeast part of England. Life span in captivity can be 5 years. This mouse has a prehensile tail, meaning the tail wraps around things to assist the mouse in climbing. A plastic or glass aquarium […]
You’ve adopted a dog from a shelter – Congratulations, well done! But your adoptee follows you everywhere, sticking to you like glue. It gives you a warm feeling knowing your new pet wants to stay close to you. However this behavior, shadowing you, could be an indication of separation anxiety and other types of stress. […]
