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Take a Bite Out of Food Borne IllnessWhile pet owners often take extra precautions in the kitchen when preparing food for their own meals, it is likely that the same hygienic habits are overlooked when handling their dog or cat’s food. Although the pet food scare of last year may have altered consumer pet food buying habits, it is likely that the knowledge of how to properly feed a pet its daily nutrition requirements is still inadequate -- which can impact their overall health and well-being. |
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The Hummingbirds Are ComingThe Hummingbirds Are ComingThe Hummingbirds Are Coming In the spring, hummingbirds return to their summer homes hungry from their long migration. To attract them to your home, plant red flowers that bloom early, such as red penstemon to serve as a beacon |
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Tips to Prevent Dog & Cat BitesThe Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates that over the last decade, the number of overall bite injuries increased by 33%, and children are three times more likely to suffer an animal-inflicted injury than adults. |
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Understanding FiltersUnderstanding FiltersProper filtration is critical to keeping happy, healthy fish. A complete filtration system should neutralize ammonia and nitrites, and remove floating debris and contamination from the water. There are three basic filtration methods; |
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What kind of animal has the highest worldwide output of flatulence?Believe it or not, the animal that wins this honor is the humble termite. Because of their diet and digestive processes (with more than the usual microbial assistance), they produce as much methane as human industry. Termite farts are believed to be a major contributor towards global warming. |
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What to do when your pet gets bitAlways use caution when approaching or handling an animal that is injured by bite wounds or trauma. If they are in pain they may bite out of reflexive self-protection when at no other time would they bite anyone. Use a muzzle if needed. Flush the wound well with warm water and try to clip fur from any wounds. |
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Why do dog and cat farts smell so bad?A carnivore's protein-rich diet produces relatively small amounts of intensely stinky gas because proteins contain lots of sulfur. A dog's or cat's farts are rarely audible, but the odor is overwhelming. I have asked biologists why dogs and cats generally fart silently, and their theories include: (1) the amount of gas produced is small, but potent, (2) the horizontal orientation of their gastrointestinal system puts less pressure on the anal opening, so the gas is expelled more slowly, (3) their anal sphincters don't close as tightly as humans' because it takes less force to hold in the contents of the colon -- again because of the horizontal orientation of the gastrointestinal system -- and a loose anus makes less sound, and, my favorite (4) dogs and cats don't feel embarrassed about farting, so their sphincters are more relaxed, leading to less noisy flatulence. Mike F. points out that many dog foods are soy-based, so on top of all the above factors, add beans and stand back! Large herbivorous animals such as cows, horses and elephants, on the other hand, produce vast quantities of relatively non-stinky fart gas. The farts of these animals are noisy and can go on for astoundingly long periods of time. Cows in particular are productive, in part because they swallow huge amounts of air. They need oxygen in their guts for the various protozoa employed there as digestive aids. |
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