Brachycephalic Dogs Are Prone To Heat Stroke

Brachycephalic breeds of dogs are prone to heat related health problems.  The term brachycephalic is used to describe breeds with flattened faces including English and French bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers, Shih Tzu, Pekinese and boxers. Although the smashed face look is cute, dogs with this condition are prone to the following medical problems: 1) stenotic nares (pinched …

The Hummingbird Chicks Left The Nest

On May 21, 2014, I introduced you to this family of hummingbirds who live in my neighbor’s courtyard. They started out in eggs that were the size of a jelly bean. Near the time of departing the nest, they barely fit inside. This photo was taken about a day before they left the nest. It has been amazing to see how …