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About a Snake's Senses

By Melissa

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Snakes are fascinating creatures. They slither along the ground on their bellies, "smelling" with their tongues. They do not have external ears. Since snakes cannot see or hear very well, they rely most on their sense of touch and ... more »

About Advantage for Cats

By Karsun

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Advantage is a flea product invented by Bayer that takes care of flea infestation on your cat. It's simple to use and lasts for 30 days so you don't have to continually apply a product to your feline friend. With a major company name behind ... more »

About Animal CPR

By Stevee LaDuke

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Emergency situations occur every day, all around the world. Accidents, natural disasters and acts of violence cause injury and death to humans and animals alike. In recent years, animal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or animal CPR, has grown in ... more »

About Bark Collars

By MacDonald

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A bark collar can be a useful tool for stopping a dog from problem barking. Also known as no-bark or bark-not collars, they give the dog a negative stimulus triggered by vibrations in the vocal cords as the dog begins to bark. There are several ... more »

About Blue Heelers

By Peggy Deland

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The Australian Cattle Dog, or Queensland Heeler, comes in two primary colors--red and blue. Blue dogs of this breed are known as blue heelers. They are medium-sized herding dogs first bred in Australia to work with cattle. Blue heelers can be ... more »

About Butchering Cattle

By Stevee LaDuke

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Beef is an essential food for many households. Steaks, hamburger, and beef roasts are some of the most frequently cooked meats for a number of families, making the butchering process extremely important to the food world. Processing and ... more »

About Chicken Coops

By CatsEyeEditing

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Chicken coops serve to protect and provide shelter for chickens. It's important for the chickens' environment to be clean and not too cold or hot so that it can survive and lay eggs. Therefore, the construction of a chicken coop must have ... more »

About Cocker Spaniels

By MacDonald

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The perennially popular Cocker Spaniel originated in Europe, and its imported American cousin is slightly different to the English Cocker Spaniel. A good Cocker Spaniel makes a loyal, fairly easy-to-keep family dog and house pet, and has been one ... more »

About Dalmatians

By MacDonald

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The movie "101 Dalmatians" has made this distinctively spotted breed instantly recognizable, although they are not one of the more common breeds in the United States. Dalmatians can be energetic, high-maintenance dogs with a few quirks ... more »

About Dog Commands

By Stevee LaDuke

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Dog commands are an essential part of pet ownership. Commands give a dog instruction and ask the dog to perform certain actions that can make life simpler for dog and owner alike. Commands have been used to train dogs since the beginning of human ... more »

About Dog Crates

By Naomi Judd

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Man's best friend needs a place of his own. And, crates can give a dog his own space while solving a lot of problems for pet owners. If you are a dog owner, learn more about the types and sizes of different crates and what a it can really do for ... more »

About Dog Daycares

By Angela Tague

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Dog day care is a great option for pet owners who don't want to leave their pet unattended for long periods of time. Indoor and outdoor runs, socialization and even obedience training can fill a pet's day. Boredom and anxiety can be reduced for ... more »

About Dog Jumping Harnesses

By MacDonald

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Dog jumping harnesses fit over the dog's body and by restricting the movement of his rear legs, make it virtually impossible for the dog to jump up on people or counter tops. They are quite effective for most dogs, but should not be a solution ... more »

About Dog Obedience Schools

By MacDonald

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Dog obedience schools are an invaluable tool in the training process. There are two basic types. You can send your dog to school to be trained by someone else, or you can take obedience classes in a group led by a dog trainer. Both types have ... more »

About Dog Separation Anxiety

By MacDonald

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A dog with separation anxiety is extremely distressed and frightened by being alone. The owner's interaction with the dog can be a significant factor in causing it. Separation anxiety causes a dog to destroy furniture, drywall, carpeting and ... more »

About Dog Walker Treadmills

By MacDonald

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Most dogs are under-exercised. Even those dogs who get regular walks and play times may not be able to get out for a walk when the weather is frightful, since many dogs do not tolerate very cold or very hot temperatures well. It's easier than you ... more »

About Dog-Proof Litter Boxes

By MacDonald

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One of the more nasty habits that many dogs share is a taste for "kitty bon bons" eaten right out of the cat's litter box. Not only is this potentially dangerous for your dog, it is a gross habit best discouraged. Instead of gating off ... more »

About Dog's Anal Glands

By Justine Depalma

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Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others butts when they meet? They are able to sniff out identities by the scent emitted from anal glands... more »

About Dog's Nails

By MacDonald

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Clipping a dog's nails is something every dog owner needs to do regularly, unless you have a dog who exercises enough on hard surfaces that he wears them down naturally. The dog's nails are functional and can help with running, maneuvering and ... more »

About Electronic Pet Containment Systems

By Karsun

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Pet containment systems are a great tool to ensure your pet's safety. They electronically keep your dogs inside what is called an invisible fence. This helps with dogs that dig or chew normal fencing materials by having nothing there for them to ... more »

About Facial Mal Seizures in Dogs

By Stevee LaDuke

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Seizures can be a very frightening experience for any dog owner. Seeing a beloved pet go through such a violent medical issue is enough to make even the strongest pet owner more than a little upset. A number of dogs experience spasms along the ... more »

About Family Dogs

By MacDonald

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Many people don't consider a family complete without a family dog. A dog can help children learn empathy and responsibility, keep older family members company and be an activity partner for runners and hikers. However, there is no such thing as a ... more »

About Feral Cats

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Feral cats are not owned or tamed and exist in the wild. They have been born from misplaced or deserted pets. Feral cats are often called "stray" or "alley" cats. These terms actually describe abandoned pets that were once domesticated. Most ... more »

About Fish Breeding Dams

By Jay Duve

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Dams have various utilitarian purposes for humans. Such purposes include creating dry land for development and lakes for freshwater resource access and recreation. Dams can also create ecosystems for animals. Many dams create fish breeding ... more »

About French Bulldogs

By Christie Leman

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French bulldogs are smaller statured dogs that share many of the same features as their larger bulldog breed counterparts. Lovable and loyal companions, French bulldogs have long been prized by families around the world as calm, low-maintenance ... more »

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