Renowned veterinarian Dr. Mart Becker likened a dog’s leg lifting to the Rockettes of New York City Radio City Music Hall fame. But they (the dogs) wouldn’t make a very attractive chorus line. Most male dogs do lift their leg to urinate, but some females do too. Intact female dogs will sometimes lift their leg […]
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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Herding dog Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 6-13 lbs Life span: 15 yrs. or more Trainability: high Good with children: only older children Good with other pets: with other dogs if socialized early What is the origin of the Lancashire Heeler? Details of the origin of the Lancashire Heeler […]
