The Basset Hound

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The Basset Hound is the only dog breed credited with having genuine achondroplasia, or the gene for dwarfism. Their legs and joints are stunted, but their heads and bodies are normal size. This also makes swimming challenging and sometimes impossible for this breed of dog. Dr Larry  

Neapolitan Mastiff

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Historically bred to fight alongside the Romans wearing body armor and blades so that they could run under and disembowel enemy horses, the Neopolitan Mastiff was almost extinct at the end of WWII. After an Italian painter set up a kennel to protect the enormous pups and bred them with English Mastiffs to diversify the […]

My dream

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MY DREAM💚 ALJ Animal Lovers Johannesburg had to rescue this sweet pupper with burns around his face and feet.They were contacted in a roundabout manner and asked to collect him. We know next to nothing about his past or how he received these burns.What we do know is that he was rescued from one of […]

Myths

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Myths about Rescue Dogs You can only get a purebred dog from a breeder or pet store-WRONG ! Shelter and rescue dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and many purebred dogs do end up in shelters While you can find a specific pure bred at your local shelter, keep in mind that many rescue […]

Molly has recovered

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UPDATE : THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS! Mollys bill has been covered ! We would like to thank you all again for all the donations. We ask any supporters who would still like to donate towards our support fund to use the reference DrLarrySF going forward . The remaining funds will be used for our next […]

Dr Larry Kraitzick 2018-05-08 11:18:47

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BEWARE TICK BORN DISEASE ! Penny (Rescue Furchild) has Tick Bite Fever caused by the blood parasite Babesia Canis.Her parents only found one small tick on her but brought her in immediately when she showed decreased appetite and mood. Remember immature ticks may very small and difficult to spot .If the tick/ticks on your dog […]

Pugs

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Pugs go by a number of different names, including Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Carlin, and for some strange reason, Mops.  

Cats

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Cats are the ultimate hunters When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down.  

Cherry Eye

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Cherry Eye Cherry eye is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland. Unlike people, dogs have a membrane in the corner of each eye, located underneath the lower lid, which houses a tear gland.This gland produces about 40 % of the tear film which washes and protects the exposed portion of the eyeball.When this gland […]

What to expect from your older cat

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What to expect in your older cat If your cat is over the age of 7 years, he’s considered a senior cat. This doesn’t mean your furriest friend is old, because, let’s face it, you’re only as old as you feel. That same premise holds true for cats. That said, there are a few things […]