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Are Your Pets Part Of Your Family? - Jim McKiel
Our household consists of two sons with furry coats and four legs each. Is this unusual? Not in a majority of homes that have pets. Pets are considered family members and are treated as such. Not only do we provide the basic necessities for our beloved dogs, we also lavish love, attention and... Submitted 4 years 300 days ago.

Medical Conditions Affecting Large Breed Dogs - Jim McKiel
This article will discuss five of the medical conditions and diseases affecting large breed dogs. There are many ailments and conditions that are more prevalent in large breed dogs. Until further medical studies can be conducted and a pattern of inheritance established for these ailments and... Submitted 4 years 327 days ago.

How Showing Horses Has Made Me a Better Parent - Kathy Keeley
Horse showing provides many opportunities to parent and raise a healthy teenager. My best listening opportunities occur when my daughter and I travel to and from horse shows. We're both feeling nervous anticipation on the trip out each morning, but I've discovered it's an ideal time to find out... Submitted 4 years 333 days ago.

Budgerigars - This N' That! - James Keith
Ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper, I have had a fascination for birds and cage and aviary birds in particular. Although each breed has its own particular attraction, breeding and exhibiting budgerigars has provided me with many challenges, not to mention satisfaction and enjoyment. ... Submitted 5 years 6 days ago.

The Top Seven Tarantula Species for Beginners - V Berba Velasco Jr PhD
Tarantulas can make wonderful pets. They are exotic, fascinating creatures that require much less attention than a dog or a cat, or even a tank of fish. Many species are hardy enough to require minimal care, and they always make great topics of conversation. Nevertheless, novice pet keepers... Submitted 5 years 210 days ago.

Rabbit Temperament - An Interview With the Experts - Rob Usakowski
Rabbit Temperament We love holland lops! I believe they are the greatest breed in the world. Most of our herd will run to the front of the cage when they see us. They love to be petted, and often lick us affectionately. Each of our three daughters breeds their own rabbits, including our eight... Submitted 6 years 87 days ago.

Help Your Bunny Survive the Cold - Rob Usakowski
Winter is now approaching and so the issue of cold weather is on many peoples minds. Bunnies handle the severe cold much better than they handle the severe heat. There are two basic issues you must be concerned about during the winter months. First, make sure your bunny has... Submitted 6 years 106 days ago.

A Review of Pet Tag Machines - Alison Cole
The need for pet tags is real and makes the production of pet tags a good business proposition. But where would a potential pet tag maker go for the equipment needed to start or enhance a business? The Hillman Group in Cincinnati manufactures and markets pet tag machines via the names PetScribe... Submitted 6 years 110 days ago.

Apistogramma , dwarf Cichlids in the aquarium - Tinkerfish
Keeping and breeding Apstogramma's and other dwarf cichlids in the tropical aquarium. The real apistogrammas come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is different. Besides the apistogramma group... Submitted 6 years 159 days ago.

A Few Simple Facts About The Purple Martin - cedarcreekwoodshop
Purple Martins are the largest member of the swallow family. However, in flight their wings are more triangular than other swallows. Males are a handsome lot having a violet head and body with black on wing and tail. Females, youngsters, and first year males are light bellied and look very... Submitted 6 years 277 days ago.

Marine Aquarium Do's and Don'ts for beginners - haymish
Marine Aquarium Do's and Don'ts for beginners Over the years I have come across a number of helpful do's and don'ts for marine aquarium keeping that would have saved me a lot of time, money and disappointments. If only I had them all together in a list from the start! Well here they are... Submitted 6 years 297 days ago.

The Hermit Crab Crabitat - Christian Heine
So you decided you want a pet and you’ve narrowed it down to a hermit crab. Now its time to give your precious little crustaceans the perfect home. The best houses for hermit crabs are more fish tanks than houses. New ones, if you can afford them, are great, but an old, leaking ten... Submitted 6 years 300 days ago.

Caring For Cockatiels ~ Part two - Aqndog
Understanding your cockatiels behavior is very important. When your cockatiel does something strange it usually has an important meaning behind it understanding the meaning is the difficult part. __________________________ 1. My cockatiel is pulling feathers through it's beak, what does... Submitted 6 years 306 days ago.

Hermit Crabs - Christian Heine
Choosing the right pet can be a crucial task and requires time and effort. Given one’s environment and possible time constrains, larger pets are often out of the questions due to their size and needs. Dogs and cats make wonderful companions, but require a large amount of time and care.... Submitted 6 years 311 days ago.

Dragons: A History of Mythology and Beliefs - lorien1973
The oldest culture in the world to utilize dragons in their mythology and beliefs, are the Chinese. For them, the dragon is a divine, mythical creature that brings good fortune, prosperity and bounty. It is the symbol of emperors and imperial rule, and its legends have shaped a good portion of... Submitted 6 years 354 days ago.

Need a Low-Maintenance Pet? Try a Tarantula! - V Berba Velasco Jr PhD
If you’re like me, then you don’t really have the luxury of keeping a high-maintenance pet such as a dog. Even a less demanding pet such as a cat might be beyond your time constraints. Fish tanks can be difficult too, since it’s easy to under-estimate the time and effort involved in keeping them... Submitted 7 years 93 days ago.

Gigantic lobster gets a reprieve on Coney Island - - The Old Gray Mare
An unusually B-I-G lobster was recently caught in the waters off the coast of Canada. He found himself being transported, along with other lobsters, to the New England Lobster Company in San Francisco, CA. His future seemed to be sealed. The combined live shipment of Crustaceans weighed in at... Submitted 172 days 16 hours ago.

The Various Animals that I work around - - Taylor Barcus
Let me begin by explaining where I work. I work at a company that supplies mining equipment for mines and companies around the world. I know that it sounds thrilling, but unfortunately it isnt. Most days I wake up wishing that the whole place would burn down, but here I sit writing this article... Submitted 228 days 22 hours ago.

Why Animals, and photos of Animals Fascinate Us - Joseph N. Kolton
Summary: Perhaps it is the brutal reality, absurdness and humorous antics of the wild animal kingdom that sometimes mirrors our own human condition. Maybe its admiration for their common sense that draws us to them? Article: All cubs, chicks, puppies, kittens and babies are cute... Submitted 1 year 115 days ago.

Avoid Getting the Old Switchoroo When Buying a Guinea Pig - - Juan Rosario
So you've brought home, Ben, your lovely guinea pig, and today you've just found out he's...pregnant! Many guinea pig buyers who aren't trying to deliberately breed their guinea pigs may end up at times with pregnant cavies. If you purchase a female from an undependable pet store or an... Submitted 1 year 132 days ago.

What Did I Learn the Day a Cow Pooed On Me? - Craig B
Our family has always had pets. There has been dogs and cats, birds, chickens, guinea pigs and even a pet turtle. My dad had a pet rabbit that he took away on a hunting trip with him and it came back pregnant. This rabbit actually loved Dad and acted like it was a dog following him every where... Submitted 1 year 262 days ago.

Alligator Love! Reggie Hits It Big with Cajun Kate! - - Al Case
In 2005 an alligator was seen in Lake Machado, which is in Harbor City, southern California. That’s a long way from New York. The gator was named Reggie, and he gave a new perspective on the subject of illegal aliens. People wondered where he had come from? How did he survive? Should we feed... Submitted 1 year 277 days ago.

Susi Pittman, author of Animals in Heaven? Catholics Want to Know! Discusses Her Book - ngoldman
Today, Norm Goldman Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as our guest Susi Pittman, author of Animals in Heaven? Catholics Want to Know! Good day Susi and thanks for participating in our interview Norm: Please tell our readers a little bit about your... Submitted 1 year 335 days ago.

Pets – How They Enrich Our Lives & Improve Our Health - Krystal Kuehn
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~unknown Anyone who loves and owns a pet knows the joy of companionship and love... Submitted 1 year 336 days ago.

Poultry House Construction - 5 Key Tips for Constructing Excellent Chicken Coops - - Joshua Hardingur
Building a top quality chicken shed is simpler than you might imagine, but to do it correctly you have to stick to several essential steps. Building your own chicken coops can decrease your costs greatly if done appropriately. Discover the 5 key actions that can help you erect a chicken shed... Submitted 2 years ago.