A phobia is an irrational, exaggerated fear of something. An instinct is a natural or inborn impulse or tendency. And yes, dogs do have phobias. Fearful behavior can be the result of a phobia. Dogs can be phobic about thunderstorms, any loud noises, cars, bathtime, the veterinarian. Phobias usually develop when a dog has had […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short and long-haired Color: spotted patterns, lynx points & solid points in a wide range of colors Temperament: devoted, intelligent, playful, good with children & other pets October’s Cat of the Month Highlander Cat with its distinctive curled ears is a great pet, devoted, intelligent, and […]
All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
