At North Carolina’s State School of Veterinary Medicine, a prosthetic front paw implant was performed on a 5 year old Siberian Husky. As a puppy, Zeus, the Husky, lost his paw when a female dog mauled him through his cage at the farm where he was bred. In spite of his problems, Zeus was adopted […]
Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease in which there is a gradual loss of coordination and strength that begins in the hind quarters. About 80% of cases of Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) occur in German Shepherd Dogs, leading researchers to believe there is a genetic component to the disease in this particular breed. DM is usually seen […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Switzerland Group: Working dog Height: 22-23 in., females = 18-20 in. Weight: 49-70 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization October’s Dog of the Month! Need a strong back to cart your packages? The Appenzell […]
