Choosing a Somali

If you want a cat with the high spirits of the Abyssinian but with luxurious fur -- a cat that resembles a fox with its pointed muzzle, alert ears, and intelligent, brilliant eyes -- look no further than the Somali. With all the virtues of the Aby plus a gorgeous semi-long coat, the Somali is a beautiful and animated addition to any household. History and Origin The Somali first made its American appearance in the 1950s...

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Choosing a Sphynx

The first time you see a member of this hairless, wrinkled breed, your eyes may widen in surprise. Is that really a cat? While some might look askance at hairless cats, Sphynx fanciers loudly proclaim "bald is beautiful!" History and Origin During the last hundred years or so, hairless kittens have spontaneously appeared in litters of otherwise ordinary domestic shorthairs. This natural, spontaneous mutation appears...

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Choosing a Tonkinese

Originally created by crossing Burmese and Siamese cats, the Tonkinese kept the best of its parent breeds and developed attractive traits all its own. Affectionately known as the Tonk by fanciers, this breed is prized for its playful, people-oriented temperament, unique mink pattern, and pleasing body type. For the last decade the breed has steadily gained in popularity and in 1998 the Tonk climbed into the top ten most popular breeds,...

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Choosing a Turkish Angora

English writer E.V. Lucas once said that any cat is really the most beautiful woman in the room. The Turkish Angora confirms it. This ancient breed is one of the world's most beautiful purebreds. Her fine silky fur, long elegant body, upright pointed ears and large brilliant eyes make the Angora highly prized for her beauty and grace. Once thought to be extinct, the Angora has made a recent comeback. While still rare (24th out...

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Ectropion in Dogs

Ectropion is eversion or rolling outward of the eyelid margin, resulting in exposure of the palpebral conjunctiva, which is the delicate membrane that lines the eyelid. It most commonly affects the lower central eyelid. Causes Breed-associated alterations in facial conformation and eyelid support Marked weight loss or muscle mass loss involving the head and orbit (eye socket) Tragic facial expression in hypothyroid dogs Scarring...

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Ectopic Ureters in Dogs

Ectopic ureter is an abnormality present at birth in which one or both of the ducts that bring urine from the kidneys to the bladder fail to open into the bladder in the normal way. The affected animal is born with this problem and the resulting urinary incontinence usually begins at birth. Siberian huskies, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers and miniature poodles may be more predisposed than other breeds. This problem is diagnosed in females 20 times more often than in males. Urinary incontinence in a young...

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Ectopic Cilia in Dogs

Ectopic cilia are single or multiple hairs that grow through the inside of the eyelid several millimeters from the lid margin, and rub on the cornea. Ectopic cilia most commonly occur in the middle of the upper eyelid. The problem is more common in dogs than cats and most often affects young dogs. Ectopic cilia can be seen in any breed, although it appears to be more common in the dachshund, Lhasa apso, Shetland sheepdog, shih...

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