Alpharma, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. will suspend sales in 30 days of 3-Nitro (Roxarsone), used by poultry producers since the 1940s. An FDA study of 100 broiler chickens detected inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, in higher levels in the livers of those treated with 3-Nitro. Scientists report that organic arsenic, less toxic and present […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting Height: 13-15 in. Weight: 35-45 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Sussex Spaniel? The Sussex Spaniel was one of the first breeds registered in the AKC when it was formed in […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Toy, Terrier, Companion Height: 8-10 in. Weight: 6-7 lbs Life span: n/a Trainability: high Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Moscow Toy Terrier? In the 1950s the Moscow Toy Terrier was developed from many dogs that were not purebred […]
