Dealing With Foreign Bodies
Objects which become lodged in various parts of an animal’s digestive tract are referred to collectively as foreign bodies. The subject is complex as the object may bec
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Dog Mesalliance
M?salliance
M?salliance, or accidental mating of the in-season bitch, is a frequent mishap and is often regarded by the owner as a major disaster, especially if the animal has a pedigree. If the bi
Boston Terrier
Do you want a dog that is as all American as apple pie? If so, you may want to consider the Boston Terrier, which is one of the few breeds developed in the USA. These comical charmers originated in Boston in the 1800′s. The Boston Terrier was the first American breed accepted by the American…
Golden Retriever – Temperament and Behavior
The image of a friendly, active Golden Retriever is familiar to anyone who has seen a magazine ad or TV commercial. And there’s a good reason that breed features prominently in so many of them: it’s all true! Golden Retrievers are one of the most easily trained breeds because they are smart, active and sociable….
Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a familiar sight in movies that feature escaped convicts. Although the sound of these big dogs baying as they find the scent they are searching for may be a chilling sound to an escapee, it can be a comforting sound. After all, Bloodhounds are also used to track people who are lost…