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10 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month with Your Dog
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Valentine's Day Activities for You and Your Dog
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The First Feline Total Knee Transplant Goes Smoothly
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Getting Your Yard Ready for Flea SeasonSpring is right around the corner and so is the flea season. Fleas have been dormant all winter and will be ready to attack your pet soon. Get a jump on getting your yard ready.
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5 Great Ways to Exercise with Your DogLearn how to get in shape and spend quality with your dog.
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Becoming a Backyard FarmerA story of raising chickens in our backyard. A wonderful and fun adventure.
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Health Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your PetsWe’ve all seen the commercials and heard the pleas of animal rights activists who urge us to spay and neuter our pets. What many people don’t know, however, is that surgically sterilizing your pets has benefits in addition controlling the pet population.
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Dogtionary: Translating Canine Behaviors that Seem Inappropriate to HumansDogs' natural behaviors can create some awkward moments, especially around company. Understanding your dogs' urges and tendencies can lessen the awkwardness and allow you to anticipate such situations.
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Psittacosis: Not a Death Sentence for Your BirdPsittacosis, Chlamydia psittaci, has historically been 100% lethal. But thanks to advances in avian medicine and with the help of an avian veterinarian, your bird can survive this highly contagious and deadly disease--just like my baby bird, Elendil!
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Chihuahua: Little Known Facts About an Adorable and Confident DogThe Chihuahua is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. This little dog is adorable and confident, but can be a terror if his owner doesn't take the lead. Like most breeds, their country of origin is clouded in mystery.
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Creating Photo Note Cards of Your Welsh CorgiCorgis are super cute dogs, and make ideal subjects for pet note cards. The author, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner, give hints on ways to make your own Corgi note cards. -
The Strategy Behind How Cats Attack PreyCats have three different attack strategies they use when attacking prey. It's when cats are playing that you can watch how they practice and perfect their skills as hunters. Even a well fed cat knows how to hunt even if she doesn't realize it's food.
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Crazy Canines: Five Reasons Dogs Chase Their TailsWhy do dogs run in circles and chase their own tails? This dizzying behavior makes dog lovers curious. Tail chasing is a common habit for dogs, even if it confounds humans. At least five causes may lead canines to trail their own tails.
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Does My Dog Understand Words or Just React to Commands?So Fluffy tilts his head and looks at you when you talk to him. Is he really understanding the words, or is he waiting for some kind of action? -
Tips for Buying Hamster FoodA good quality hamster food is essential if you want your hamster to live a long, healthy life. However, not all food is good quality. In fact, some foods may ruin the health of your new pet. If you want to provide the best food, here are just a few tips
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How Long Should Cats Stay in Timeout?Cat owners use a variety of discipline techniques when their cats are bullying timid cats in the family, clawing at the furniture or hissing at the baby. Some choose to put their cats in timeout. But how long should you keep your cat in timeout?
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Jumping for Joy: A Fun and Unique Trick to Teach Your DogTeaching your dog a trick is fun, exciting and rewarding for both of you.Jumping for joy is a unique trick for them to learn. See how high your dog can leap.
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Five Facts About Animal Control in California that You Did Not KnowModern TV shows depict Humane Officers in various states. This leads to many misconceptions about Animal Control Officers in California.
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What is a Dormouse?What is a Dormouse and why is it quickly becoming a popular pet.
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Teach Your Guinea Pig to Stand Up on Her Hind LegsGuinea pigs can learn simple tricks like sitting up on its hind legs. Well, we may think it’s a simple trick, but it’s complex for your cavy. But it can be done with a young, healthy guinea pig.
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Healing Kittens with ReikiReiki is a non invasive healing technique useful for working with animals. Practicing Reiki can promote health and well being in ill and traumatized kittens.
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Aflatoxicosis in AnimalsThe toxin is produced by Aspergillus or Penicillium species of fungi and is found in cottonseed, corn, peanuts and sorghum and and can cause liver failure.
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Start Training Early and You’ll Enjoy Your Pet for LifeStart training your pet from the moment he enters your life and you will enjoy each other for many years.
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How to Prepare the Cat for Baby's ArrivalIf Fluffy has been your pride and joy for several years, it can be quite an adjustment when baby comes along. Just as older siblings need to be prepared for baby's arrival so that they do not feel left out or ignored, so too does the cat.
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Should You Keep in Touch with Former Foster Cats?Foster cats can easily tug at the heartstrings, especially if you have spent a significant amount of time caring for them. But once the cats move on, should you keep in touch with them? -
The Hair of the DogUseful tips for living with a Labrador Retriever that sheds year round. How to decrease the amount of hair lost and groom your Lab for best results. -
How to Make a Bed While the Cat’s Still in ItWhether it's claws up under the top sheet or a group of felines doing their own mattress top occupation, it's up to you to be the adult.
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Waterloo, Iowa Provides the Best Off-Leash Dog ParkGetting enough exercise for your dog can be hard when you live in the city. Dog Parks are popping up around the country to remedy this big city problem. One of the best local dog parks in Iowa is located in Waterloo, the Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park.
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Makeover Photography for Animal SheltersThe normal black dog photo standing behind bars is changing. More animal shelter volunteers are getting creative and taking the adoption photos seriously. Shelters have seen increases in adoption rates when photographs are well done.
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Fluorescent Fish,Transgenic Goats, Glow in the Dark Mice, and Pink PoniesThe potential benefits of transgenics and bioengineering to both animals and humans are infinite.
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A Review of Dog Parks in the Santa Cruz, CA AreaIncluded in this review is the Scotts Valley Dog Park, the Polo Grounds Dog Park, and Mitchell's Cove Dog Beach, located in the Santa Cruz area of California.
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Best Local Dog Park for Fresno, CAFresno is known for its agriculture and sunny summers. There are many parks in the city of Fresno. There is one park specifically aimed towards all types of persons. Woodward Park is the place where you want to take your dog for a walk.
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Dealing with Losing Your Four-legged Best FriendThe advice I gave my friend for dealing with the loss of her pet, included doing whatever made her feel better, not what others thought was best.
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Extreme Closeup of a Leopard FrogThis is a high definition video of a Leopard Frog shot with my Canon Mark 5D II camera and Sigma 180mm lens.
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Eagle Standing TallEagle keeping watch over the area. The wings span of an eagle, from tip to tip can be in excess of eight feet.
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Lazy BearThe old fellow must have stayed up most of the summer playing, now he appears to be just tired or lazy.
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Antelope or Bongo?Member of the antelope family, distinguishing characteristis, a reddish-brown coat with white stripes.
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Is Your Cat Fit for PETS Travel?The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows owners to take their four-legged friends with them. But before you make plans to take Fluffy the cat with you, you will need to make sure that the cat is fit for travel.
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The BurialThis is a short story about a young girl dealing with her grief.
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Positive Training Techniques for Zoo Animals and PetsHow zoo animal training can be used with your dog.
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Vacation Tips from a Travel Enthusiast and Her CatTraveling with pets can be challenging but is always worth the effort. Here's how my furry friend and I feel about lodging!
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Absurd Illinois Dangerous Animal Act Lists Toads as DangerousAccording to the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act of 2012, Senate Bill SB3264, prairie dogs, ball pythons, and an absurdly long list of innocuous creatures are dangerous.
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Tails Will Wag at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Show in New YorkInformation pertaining to the judge selected for the Best of Breed competition at the 136th Westminster Kennel Cubs Dog show and the excitement surrounding the event.
