Why do dogs eat feces?
"I don't eat any animal that hasn't got sense to disregard his
own feces." "A dog eats his feces." "I don't eat dog either."
"But would you consider a dog to be a 'filthy animal?'" "I don't
know if I'd call a dog 'filthy,' but they're definitely dirty.
But a dog's got personality. Personality goes a long way." "So,
by that reasoning, if a pig had a better personality, he'd cease
to be a filthy animal?" "That'd have to be one charming pig.
He'd have to be ten times as ...
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September 9th, 2010 in
Home and Family
Dog owners love to think of their dogs as children. "That's my
baby," they'll say when referring to their dogs. They'll refer
to themselves as "Mommy" or "Daddy" when talking to their dogs
as well. And, of course, they buy their dogs toys to play with.
Choosing the right dog toys can be tricky. People like to get
cute, squeaky toys for their dogs or give them stuffed animals
to chew on and carry around (the stuffed toy becomes the dog's
"baby" quite often - "Get your baby, checkers! Checkers, ...
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September 8th, 2010 in
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People love their poodles! A very popular but often
misunderstood breed of dog, the poodle has been with us for
centuries. Artifacts from ancient Egypt and Rome have been found
bearing the images of poodles engaged in such activities as
herding animals, retrieving game animals (small game animals, of
course - especially birds), and assisting the dragging of game
nets. In fact, the intentional breeding of various sized poodles
(the American Kennel Club or AKC recognizes three sizes of
poodles - ...
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September 7th, 2010 in
Home and Family
Ah those lovable dogs and their cute and clever antics! Don't we
love the way they play fetch and run and jump and roll around
and lick us affectionately and pee all over the carpet and...
Pee all over the carpet? Well we don't love that aspect of dog
ownership, now do we?
Dogs can be housebroken and trained to let their owners know
when they need to go outside and make a little weedle or some
other bigger job, but before that happens - and sometimes after
as well - the interior of your home ...
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September 5th, 2010 in
Home and Family
Many people would love to own a pet dog, but are wary of the
potential mess that shed dog hair can cause in their homes.
These people want a dog that doesn't shed to be their companion.
Unfortunately there is no such thing as a dog that doesn't shed
at all. All dogs will shed and replace at least some of their
hair, just like people do. There are some breeds that shed far
less than others, however, and selecting one of these breeds can
keep the shedding mess to a minimum.
Airedale Terrier: ...
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September 4th, 2010 in
Home and Family
If you are a first time home buyer looking for a reasonably priced property in Tennessee, nothing can be as suitable as investing in Nashville foreclosed homes. With its incredibly diverse range of foreclosures for sale which are available at highly reduced asking prices, home buyers can now fulfill their dreams of owning a property in a prime location without overshooting their budget.
One of the foremost reasons which make Nashville foreclosed homes an ideal choice for first ...
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September 2nd, 2010 in
Business
Fleas are a problem for dogs and their owners alike. These tiny
insects will live on the body of your dog, sucking the animal's
blood and laying eggs. The bites and presence of fleas will
cause the dog to itch and if the dog happens to be allergic to
fleas (the allergy is technically to the insects' saliva) it can
experience extreme itching, loss of fur in some places,
inflammation, and infections. Regardless of whether the dog has
an allergy to flea saliva, infestations must be dealt with ...
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September 1st, 2010 in
Home and Family
Numerous studies have shown that more Americans are obese today
than ever before and, interestingly, we're not the only ones.
Not only are Americans fatter than ever, so are their dogs; and
the phenomenon can have serious ramifications for both groups.
Obese dogs run a lot of the same risks that obese people do.
When a dog is over weight it is at higher risk for heart
disease, respiratory ailments, weak joints and other problems.
In short; it is every bit as dangerous for a dog to be ...
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August 30th, 2010 in
Home and Family
Parvovirus (commonly called Parvo) is a viral disease that
affects dogs. It is far more common in puppies than adult dogs
and can have serious ramifications for the infected animal,
including death. Parvo grows best in the rapidly dividing cells
of the dog's intestines. As the virus attacks and kills these
cells it causes massive diarrhea and halts or slows the creation
of white blood cells. In young puppies it can often directly
infect the heart, leading to death.
The symptoms of Parvo start ...
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August 26th, 2010 in
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Have you ever seen a beagle? Sure you have. What about a basset
hound? Of course! How about a Polish Owczarek Nizinny? Didn't
think so. Its one of many unfamiliar breeds of dogs roaming the
Earth and though it has a funny name (to Americans anyway), it
is a beautiful creature. There are a great many dog breeds out
there that, unless you're a dog expert, you may never have heard
of. Here are a few.
Affenpinscher:
The smallest dog in the family that includes pinschers and
schnauzers, the ...
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August 24th, 2010 in
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