Last week we covered the most common ailments for several breeds including the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, and Beagle. This week we take a look at five more including the French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Rottweiler, and Boxer. FRENCH BULLDOG The French Bulldog is a small breed known for its pushed-in face and compact body. It has a lifespan of 10-12 years. Because of its stocky build and breeding … [Read more...]
Rosco and Brutus Get New Lease on Life
April 23, 2015 by
Here's a couple of heart-warming stories in the news this month about dogs who were given fresh starts thanks to medical advances and some caring owners. The first is a four-month old pitbull rescue named Rosco who was born with a rare deformity that left his front legs partially bent backwards like "flippers." But Asheville, NC veterinarian Dr. David Crouch performed surgery on Rosco to fix his limbs thanks in part to the Asheville Humane Society which … [Read more...]