Animal Articles

1). Dogs That Refuse to Eat - What Causes This and How Can it Be Resolved? By : BJones
When a pet dog refuses to eat, the problem is either physical or psychological. When a pet dog refuses to eat, his owner pleads with him and tries to tempt him with food fed by hand. If the dog is sufficiently neglected and bored he may try this to get attention. An intelligent owner will counter this common canine play by giving his dog companionship by playing with him and taking him for a daily walk.
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2). Hernias in Dogs By : BJones
A hernia is a bulge of tissue or bodily organ that has passed through a tear or defect in a muscular wall. In dogs, the four most common types of hernias include umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, perineal hernias, and diaphragmatic hernias. Umbilical hernias are the most common and occur on the midline of the stomach at the belly button. Umbilical hernias pose no real health problems since fatty tissue is usually the only item that protrudes through the opening.
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3). Pugs: Diet Do's and Don'ts By : Gary Allison
Pugs: Diet Do's and Don'ts
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4). Raising Your Dog - Important Steps to Take From 6 Months to 9 Months of Age By : BJones
When acquiring a newborn puppy, there are certain critical steps that need to be taken in the 6 - 9 month timeframe.
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5). Why You Should Consider Pet Insurance For Your Family Pet By : Joseph Kenny
If you have ever wonder about the benefits of insuring your family pet, then you may want to consider the following pointers as to why you should consider pet insurance for your family pet: 1 in every 3 family pets will visit a vet this year for treatment 40 percent of all vet fees are caused by ‘unforeseen’ illnesses or accidents less than 15 percent of family pets in the UK are covered by pet insurance the average vet bill for care and attention needed following a road accident involving a cat or dog last year was circa.
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6). Your Dogs Diet - Feeding Fables That Every Dog Owner Should Know By : BJones
Canine nutrition hasn't become as laden with diet fads as have human meal planning. But it has accumulated a number of myths which survive the ridicule of the veterinary profession. As you acquire a dog, your more experienced friends will shower you with advice, which may include some of the following affirmations: - "A clove of garlic keeps worms away" Garlic has enjoyed a reputation for centuries in the folk medicine of many cultures as an antiseptic, a treatment for high blood pressure, etc.
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7). Feeding Your Dog - Could You Be Feeding Your Dog the Wrong Things? By : BJones
Canine nutrition has been the subject of much research in recent years. Since prepared dog food accounts for a greater volume of supermarket sales than any other single grocery item, the commercial incentive is tremendous. As a result, American dogs are the best fed in the world, probably the most expensively fed, and certainly the most often overfed.
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8). What is Ethical Fashion Shopping? By : GuideMeGreen
But you can by shopping in an Ethical way. Put simply, this is buying things that are made ethically by companies that act ethically. Buying ethically means buying a brand or from a company which doesn’t exploit labour, animals or the environment. The way in which you can act as an 'ethical consumer' can also take on a different form and that is avoiding products (also known as boycotting) you disapprove of such as battery eggs.
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9). Best Places to See Wildlife in Nature By : Emma Snow
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow While a zoo definitely has it's place in animal watching, it doesn't compare to seeing animals in their own natural habitat. After a recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, this felt especially true for me. A traffic jam caused by young buffalo calves and their mothers crossing the road is an experience not to be missed.
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10). Hip Dysphasia By : BJones
Hip dysphasia is a crippling and painful disease seen most often in larger purebred dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd, St.Bernard's, and Labrador Retrievers. The occurrence in German Shepherds alone is almost 80%. Classified as an arthritic condition, it is usually hereditary and presents itself in one or both hip joints. The cartilage lining of the hip joints wear down due to a partial and sometimes complete dislocation of the hip joints.
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11). Why Training Your Dog Could be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Pet By : BJones
Most dogs enjoy listening and are proud of the knowledge and skills they acquire. Untrained dogs are seldom as happy as trained ones, and lead much less interesting lives. Many dogs also get a sense of security from obedience and discipline, especially the more intelligent ones. Every observant dog owner can see for himself that his dog gets greater.
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12). What is the Rain Forest? By : Francesca Black
Copyright 2006 Francesca Black One and one-half acres of rain forest are lost every second with tragic consequences for both developing and industrial countries. Rain forests are being destroyed because the value of rain forest land is perceived as only the value of its timber by shortsighted governments, multinational logging companies, and land owners.
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13). Chicken Rearing 101 – How Not to Raise Chickens By : Nola L. Kelsey
Chick: A hatchling Capon: A castrated male used for meat. (How much could that yield?) Pullet: A female chicken under one year old. Hen: A female chicken over one year of age Rooster: A male chicken over one year of age. Raising Chickens for the first time can be intimidating. When I first called the Feed Shop, I was trying to sound like a pro.
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14). Raising Your Dog - Important Steps to Take From 6 Weeks to 2 Months of Age By : BJones
Physically, this is the full weaning period. At the beginning, the puppy is being nourished half by nursing and half by feeding. At 2 months the process is completed, and he can leave his mother. Between 6 and 8 weeks is a good time for ear-cropping, if necessary by the vet. He is growing rapidly in size and strength but still he cannot control his natural functions, although he instinctively urinates in the same spot, away from the nest.
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15). Your Dogs Instincts - A Modern Day Pet or Primal Beast? By : BJones
A dog's behavior is influenced by certain basic instincts which you should be aware of if you want to understand your dog. Some of them have been lessoned by the protected life led by modern pets. In fact, the dog as a species seems to be undergoing an important period in his evolution since never before in history have so many of them been bred exclusively as pets.
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16). Being a Veterinarian Today By : Josh Stone
A veterinarian (from Latin veterinae, "draught animals") is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. Although veterinarians hold doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine, not all veterinarians enter clinical practice. Those that work in clinical settings practice medicine in specific fields, such as companion animal or "pet" medicine, reptile medicine, ratite medicine, livestock medicine, equine medicine (e.
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17). Ringworm Of The Groin- The Itch In The wrong Place By : CD Mohatta
What Is Ringworm of the groin-? This is also called Jock Itch. This is a ringworm infection in the groin area. A fungus causes ringworm. This itching disease forms circular patches with defined edges. Normally caused by contact with infection from some human being or even an animal, ringworm is a disease that is surely troublesome. Let us know more about how to prevent it and how to treat it.
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18). Anemia in Dogs By : BJones
Anemia is defined as an overall reduction in the number of red blood cells within the bloodstream. The overall consequence of anemia is the inability of the blood to supply desired levels of oxygen to the tissues throughout the body. The signs of anemia include pallor in the mouth and around the eyes, (loss of normal pink color), gradual weakness, and the inability to exercise, rapid breathing, and an unsettled behavior.
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19). Your Dogs Water and Beverages - Things Pet Owners Should Consider By : BJones
A constant supply of fresh water is essential to your dog's good health and comfort. Water is very important, representing and estimated 70 percent of the dog's weight. Like man, a dog can go without food for a surprisingly long time, but if he is deprived of water, he can't survive for more than a few days, or even hours, in a hot, dry environment.
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20). Tips on Moving with Pets By : Kyle Thomas Haley
If you’re a pet owner and are planning to move to a new home, remember that moving can be even more stressful for your animals than it is for you. But there are several things you can do to make it easier on your dog or cat. Start your packing well ahead of time; it’s not only easier on you, but on your pets as well. During the time leading up to your move, try to keep your pets’ eating and exercise schedules as normal as possible.
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21). Many Forms of Dog Beds By : James Hunt
In today’s society animals are sometimes being treated better than humans are. One of the latest ways people have created to pamper their pets are pet beds...
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22). Your Pets and Arthritis By : BJones
Arthritis is the term used in both human and veterinary medicine to describe any type of joint inflammation. Several types exist, including rheumatoid, degenerative, and infectious arthritis, each having a different cause. Infections, autoimmune diseases, trauma, and certain drugs, such as sulfa antibiotics, can promote joint inflammation. The clinical signs associated with joint disease are basically the same.
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23). Can Chew Treats Kill Your Dog? By : James C
Chew treats. You've probably given dozens of them to your dog and they love them. They clean their teeth and keep them occupied for hours. Its a perfectly harmless canine treat right? Wrong. Chew treats can harm or even kill your dog. If you are concerned about your dogs health read on. Why are chew treats dangerous? The two most popular kind of edible chew treats are those made of rawhide and those made from compressed vegetable protein.
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24). How to Win the War against Your Dogs Fleas By : BJones
All dogs pick up fleas, ticks, and chiggers at one time or another, usually during the warm weather months. Even a pampered city pet can pick up a stray flea from a potted plant. Hunting dogs often return home with a collection of chiggers or ticks. Fleas hop from one dog to another with amazing speed and agility. Your pet only needs to greet one flea infested friend in order to acquire the beginning of a flea colony of his own.
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25). Learn About Unusual Mammals and Birds By : Emma Snow
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow We all know what wolves and coyotes look like, and nearly everyone is familiar with bears, deer and turtles; what about some less familiar animals such as capybara, kiwi, or tapirs? There are so many lesser known animals on this planet that we hear little or nothing about most times, it is interesting to investigate a few of these creatures and understand them a little more.
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