Cats are fastidious animals. They like things clean and apparently one thing they like clean the most is themselves. Therefore they spend an excess amount of time just grooming. The act of licking themselves helps to untangle and remove loose hair. Their tongues are specifically made for the task. They are covered with little bumps […]
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ScienceDaily (June 23, 2008) — What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua possibly be related to a Great Dane? Dogs vary in size, shape, color, coat length and behavior more than any other animal
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“Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.”
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First time parents should think twice about owning a cat if they have relatives with eczema, a skin disease, a new study finds. A gene mutation and exposure to cats at birth may increase a child’s risk of developing eczema during their first year, researchers from the UK and Denmark say. Read More
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Dear John, We have a Golden Retriever pup, named Cook now 8 months old. He has a bit of a food aggression problem. Every so often he will seize up and start ferociously growling. I don’t feel confident that his place in the pack is clear. M.F.
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Dogs consuming cocoa bean mulch may develop methylxanthine toxicosis. Clinical signs following ingestion include vomiting and muscle tremors. Pet owners should avoid use of cocoa bean mulch in landscaping around dogs with indiscriminate eating habits.
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