Australian Cattle Dog: The dog who holds the Guinness record for longest life span was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey, who lived to be 29 years old. Thatâs astounding. I donât know of any ACDs who have approached that record, but I do know this breed can live a good 12 to 15 years, sometimes longer.
Diabetes Mellitus is a major risk factor for Peripheral Arterial Disease. A leg turning black and cold may be a sign of severe arterial insufficiency resulting on gangrene. Also, another condition called Venous Insufficiency may cause the leg to turn dark red or bluish when the person is in a sitting or standing position. Gangrene.
The legs have a network of veins. These veins have hundreds of one way valves that help the return of blood back to the heart. Venous reflux disease develops when one or more of these valves fail, causing blood to pool in the legs. The veins dilate causing varicose veins and spider veins to develop. Achy, tired, heavy, painful, and fatigued legs can develop as a result of venous reflux. Leg swelling can occur. Skin itching and burning can occur.