951 articles related to "pets and animals"

Keeping Ticks Away - Tick Prevention and Care for Horses

Ticks are a fear for everyone passing through grassy or forested areas. The tiny arachnids can crawl undetected under clothes and latch themselves on to any bit of skin. The threat is greater for a horse, who will not be looking for a tick and has no...

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Why You Should Float Your Horse's Teeth

Like humans, horses get two sets of teeth – baby teeth and permanent teeth. After a horse's permanent teeth grow in (usually by the age of five), there will be 36-44 teeth. Just like humans, horses' teeth demand attention and care. Ignori...

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Raising Sheep - The Amount of Land and What Types of Machinery Are Needed

The amount of homeland you will need depends on whether you intend to churn out winter feed in support of your herd and the level of captivity (i.E. Grazing requirements) of the flock. The productivity of the homeland should furthermore be evaluated ...

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Exercise for Small Animals

Exercise for Small Animals Rodents, being part of the mammal family, are curious and intelligent little creatures. Because of this they can get bored very quickly! When boredom sets in they can become destructive to their environment, gnawing and ch...

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Dealing With Sheep Predators In Your Ranch - Protect Your Sheep From Predation

Sheep producers in all corners of the United States are faced with single type of predator or an additional, whether it's the wolf and coyote in Montana or a dog in Massachusetts. The mainly harmful of predators to a sheep business is the one ca...

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Getting Your Dog to Take Tablets

Jet Spits the Dummy - or the Tablet to be more precise!by Brigitte SmithDoes your dog mind taking tablets?I don’t know why it is, but medicines for both humans and our pets usually taste bitter or otherwise pretty nasty. And many dogs are notorious...

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Norwegian Buhund - Facts You Must Know Before Adopting Norwegian Buhund

Breed Description The Norwegian Buhund is a lightly-built herding dog that belongs to the spitz family. This compact dog is a farm dog that originated in Norway. This well-balanced breed weighs between 26-40 pounds, and stands around 16-17 inches ta...

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Travelling With Your Cat

Travelling With Your Cat by: Evelyne Gaudreau Whether it be by car, by train, by airplane or boat, it’s not always easy to travel with your cat. It is necessary to always arrange certain things in advance – the tickets, an adequate kennel, t...

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What's the Real Deal on Pet Insurance?

What's the Real Deal on Pet Insurance? by: Blake Kritzberg Even if you haven't had a run-in involving your pet of late, pet insurance has probably crossed your mind. And if you have, the bill for any non-routine care may have cost you ...

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Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs

Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs by: Blake Kritzberg Dogs are susceptible to various skin problems which can be frustrating for owners who want to see Fido comfortable and happy. Does your dog have a skin problem, and if so, how do you fix it?...

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