SSR or Sleeping Respiratory Rate is a valuable tool in assessing heart health in pets, particularly left side congestive heart failure (CHF). It is important to determine if CHF is present as medications are sometimes initially recommended for other cardiac diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, degenerative valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Measuring SSR is conducted […]
What is the origin of the Lurcher? The Lurcher type of dog can trace its origins to the Romanichals (gypsies) of Ireland and Great Britain. It is a sighthound crossed with another breed of dog depending on which traits a breeder is looking for. Collie and Terrier crosses are common. In the U.S. crosses with […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Norway Coat Type: long-haired, dense undercoat, water resistant Color: all colors except Siamese type Temperament: highly intelligent, active, loves people Where is the Norwegian Forest Cat from? The Norwegian Forest Cat or Skogkatt meaning forest cat, evolved in the cold forests of Scandinavia 4,000 years ago and is part of […]
