Category: Animals
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How to Purchase the Right Farm Fencing
Buying the right fence for your farm is not an easy task. A proper fence is designed to protect your livestock from being eaten or hurt by other animals. The right fence is also designed to control your animals and keep them safe and sound at home. However, not every fence will do. After all,…
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Preventive care for your puppy and kitten
In order to keep your pets safe and to allow proper growth, many healthy steps are needed when your pets are young. This will pave the way for you to have a good relationship with your pets and enjoy their company for life. Vaccinate: Young pets are vulnerable to highly contagious illnesses such as distemper,…
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Pfizer spun off its livestock and pet related products in a new company
Traditionally we write about animal rights related articles on this column. This month we are deviating from that tradition and would like to write about debut of a company that deal with drugs and vaccines for livestock and pets. The drug and pharmaceutical behemoth Pfizer recently spun off Zoetis, a new outfit that will concentrate…
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Caring for your pets during a catastrophic event
Late last October 2012, Hurricane Sandy blast through the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic and finally through the Northeastern United States bringing death and destruction to the impacted area. Preliminary reports put the bill at $65.6 billion just in the U.S. making it the second costliest Atlantic hurricane behind Hurricane Katrina. The Hurricane Sandy not only displaced millions…
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Choosing a puppy is not an easy task
Choosing a puppy is not an easy task. If you don’t ask the right questions, you could be in for trouble and an unhealthy puppy. Here are some questions to ask when choosing a puppy: What kind of lifestyle does this breed require? What personality traits should I be informed about? What grooming requirements are…
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Does your cat scratch a lot?
It could be that your cat acquired the common scratch disease known as Bartonella. It appears that 20% of cats living in the US carry this disease. It is acquired by cats coming in contact with flea feces. If your cat has a history of flea infestation, feces left on the skin of the cat…
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Here Are Few Simple Steps To Care For Your Pets During Winter
It is not too late to check up on your pet’s welfare during cold months. Here are few simple steps you can take during December to February to increase the welfare of your pets: Do a check-up before winter Veterinarians recommend a check-up before the arrival of winter. However, it may be not too late…
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Affordable Pet Health and Discount Medications
Medical treatment for pets can be expensive. According to MSN, a dog can cost their owners nearly $8,000 over their lifetimes. However, most people are willing to shell out the cash for their pet’s health. Kroger Co., reported that nearly 61 percent of pet owners wouldn’t think twice about spending between $100 and $1,000 for…
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Accent Your Garden with a Bird Feeder
Adding a bird feeder to your garden, porch or lawn is a simple and inexpensive way to enhance the outdoor area. A bird feeder is also a great way to introduce your children and family members to nature. Since more and more people spend less time outdoors, something as simple as a bird feeder can…
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Family Favorite Shows about Animals
Thanks for the guest post by Laura Mitchell Our family loves to sit around and watch the television shows that feature animals doing a variety of tricks. Whether it’s parrots who can sing the national anthem or dogs who can run through a maze, we love watching these shows. Our favorite part of watching these…