Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 17-19 in., females 16-18 in. Weight: males 29-35 lbs., females 24-32 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Lagotto Romagnolo? Although new […]
We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
As the HSUS reminds us, in spring, millions of birds are migrating to their nesting places. Amazingly birds can navigate long distances, many miles, without mishap. While they can tolerate most anything in nature, man-made structures become deadly to them. Plate glass windows are the biggest danger because birds mistake the transparent glass for open […]
