If horses can feel prde, then the Percheron horse can be proud of its heritage. They helped plow fields in many countries, worked in circuses and sacrificed themselves to battle in various wars. So, of course, mankind repays this gentle creature by eating them or using pregnant mares in the inhumane manufacture of hormone replacement ...
You might know them as “Nemo” from the popular Disney movie, but those adorable and brightly colored salt-water fish are actually called Clownfish. In nature, Clownfish are found in the Eastern Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. Since the release of the animated film, Clownfish have become the “in” pet that every fish enthusiast, child and ...
Dog food allergy skin irritations affect approximately 20% of the dog population. Dog food allergies have symptoms that include itching, scratching, hair loss, and chronic ear infections. Dog food allergies shouldn’t be confused with dog food intolerance. Dog food intolerance causes gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and gas. The most common culprits for dog food allergies skin ...
I’ve had cats nearly all my life, and like many cat owners have settled in using just a regular large-sized plastic cat litter box. For years and years, I’ve used the clay type litters, such as the Hartz Mountain brand, then switched to Fresh Step as I preferred it’s odor absorbing capabilities. I’ve only used ...
In the past couple years there have been a number of reports about harmful dog foods. These harmful dog foods are made from bad ingredients which can be fatal if ingested by your dog! This is why every dog owner should take it upon themselves and begin creating there very own homemade dog foods! And ...
Birds can truly be wonderful pets…no large kennels to clean or worries about tick and flea shots. However, when birds get in their “tantrums”, they can get extremely loud, especially if you happen to out a parrot. Incessant beeping turns into an instant headache. Nonetheless, they are some remedies for getting silence from your parrot-the ...
In the 1980’s Vietnamese potbellied pigs were introduced into the United States from Canada. This started a new craze and breeders began appearing everywhere offering these pigs as pets. Vietnamese potbellied pigs are very intelligent creatures and can make excellent pets provided owners are prepared to care for their special needs. Considerations for Pet Owners ...
Samantha stepped over a pile on the floor, annoyed to have another mess to clean up. The vet had told her that with five cats, she shouldn’t be surprised to find at least one regurgitated pile on the floor each week. However, this was the third day in a row. The following week, she got ...
Losing a beloved pet is never easy and if your pet lived in a large cage with cage-mates, they are more than likely going to miss him when he’s gone. Whether your pet rat dies at home or at a vet’s office, there are necessary decisions you’ll have to make. What To Do If Your ...
In January 1995, my class walked over to the animal shelter to see the Siberian husky that one of the students was going to adopt. But when we went down the aisle looking at the dogs, my eyes locked on the adult dog in the pen beside the Siberian husky. He was an Australian shepherd ...
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