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Pet Assisted Therapy for Tinnitus, Vertigo, Dizziness and Meniere's Disease sufferers - Hillary Weston
The history of “Pet Therapy" is unknown. Thousands of years, humans adopted various animals for pleasure. Dogs, cats, horses, goats, ships and cows became the animal friends of man in many cultures. The calming and therapeutic effect on humans is well recognized and used today as an aid to... Submitted 2 years 9 days ago.

4 Critical Errors to Stay Away From When Building Chicken Coops - - Joshua Hardingur
Countless years ago, when I originally began building chicken coops, I made way too many careless errors. My very first chicken coop was constructed in a location with inadequate drainage, making it unacceptably muddy each time it rained. My hens were less healthy and vigorous and the eggs were... Submitted 2 years 27 days ago.

Your Baby Ferret Needs Extra Special Care - - Tonya Bond
Have you ever seen a baby ferret? When they are first born, they have no hair and their eyes are tightly closed. They are just about the cutest things you could ever imagine. You want to pick them up and hold them, but it's not until they are about 6 weeks old that you will be able to separate... Submitted 2 years 28 days ago.

Vital Steps for Manufacturing an Inexpensive Chicken Ark - - Joshua Hardingur
A lot of people who have contemplated raising a few hens in their yard decide against it since they think it is too much work to build a poultry house. Or they believe they don't possess the needed space to raise them effectively. Conversely, utilizing a chicken ark will usually allow you to... Submitted 2 years 40 days ago.

How to Choose the Right Form of Housing for your Chickens - - Joshua Hardingur
There are various things that ought to be taken seriously when choosing the variety of chickens coops that will best fit your requirements. The first issue is the quantity of poultry you are going to be raising. The more pullets, the bigger the pen will need to be. Day-old chicks call for a... Submitted 2 years 58 days ago.

Do Not Feed this to a Ferret! - - Joshua Hardingur
It's important to feed your ferret a high quality diet. Giving your ferret the wrong sorts of food can result in an unhealthy and diseased pet. And feeding the wrong kinds of treats can end in tragedy. Supplying your pet the specialized meals they need can help you raise a strong and fit ferret.... Submitted 2 years 66 days ago.

How to Make your Ferret Domicile a Secure One - - Joshua Hardingur
Do not bring your new ferret home until you've made some important preparations. A little advanced thinking has been shown to go a long way with respect to ensuring your pet a happy and healthy life. You can raise thriving ferrets by doing things the right way. There are some very important... Submitted 2 years 66 days ago.

Fat Pets- Who's To Blame? You Dont Have Far To Look. - - Connor Davidson
I have watched many programs and read many articles that have tackled the issue of fat pets. The people they get to talk for them... They are beyond comprehension. They seem to think either that it is not their fault or that they are just "loving" their pet. Few people understand the scale of... Submitted 2 years 320 days ago.

Your New Puppy - Prevention and Treatment For a Constipated Puppy - Susan Koranki
Is your puppy having difficulty pooping? Are his stools hard or dry? Does he strain or cry when having a bowel movement? If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, you may have a constipated puppy on your hands. Although true constipation in puppies isn't very common, tiny... Submitted 2 years 324 days ago.

Chimps Are Not People - - John Waddey
Sandra Herold dressed her pet chimp Travis like a man, taught him to use the toilet and to eat at the table with her. He rode with her in her car, even slept in her bed. But all of those were mere externals. Inside, Travis was still an animal with the instincts of the wild in his mind. A visit... Submitted 2 years 352 days ago.

Handling Vermiculture Pest Problems - - Anthony Coe
Regardless of whether you've started your worm farm for vermicompost , worm tea , worm castings , to do your part against global warming , or just to have bait for fishing pests can be a big problem. So lets roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty as we look at some ways to prevent pests from... Submitted 3 years 9 days ago.

Lion Facts - - David Meisel
Latin name: Panthera leo Weights and weight records: The average adult female weighs 160 kg. A really large female will reach 200 kg. The average adult male weighs 230 kg, with really large males reaching 280kg. The heaviest recorded wild lion in South Africa was a man-eating lion that was shot... Submitted 3 years 210 days ago.

The Milkweed Plant and Caterpillar Survival - Jim Pratt
The poisonous Milkweed is the primary food source for the Monarch Butterfly pupa, or caterpillar (which is classified as a specialist herbivore). Milkweeds are the only source of nourishment up until they are released from their cocoon (chrysalis) and transformed (or undergo metamorphosis) into a... Submitted 3 years 298 days ago.

Easter Chicks, Ducklings, and Rabbits - - Summer Foovay
It is traditional to buy cute little chicks, ducklings, and bunnies as gifts for children around Easter time. Nothing wrong with that so long as you keep in mind that these cute baby animals will grow up and live through many more Easter holidays, requiring care food, space, and time. The... Submitted 3 years 330 days ago.

Wolves Feeding Frenzy Caught On Video at Haliburton Forest - John Frank
In late February, a pack of nine timber wolves were observed feeding on a road kill deer at Ontario, Canada's highly acclaimed Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. This unique feeding frenzy was captured on film by a visiting video-grapher and can be viewed on the popular You Tube website Submitted 3 years 338 days ago.

Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey: World's Smallest Rodeo Star Rides Saddled-Up Border Collie - J. Louise Larson
When Whiplash comes galloping into the Resistol Arena on his trusty steed on a Saturday night in Mesquite, the Rodeo Capital of Texas, the crowd cheers wildly. Could be his colorful cowboy duds and his Justin chaps. Or the fact that he's a seven-pound Capuchin monkey riding a saddled-up... Submitted 3 years 362 days ago.

Tips and Guidelines for Choosing a Terrarium Animal - - Will Kalif
An animal terrarium, also called a vivarium, is a wonderful way to blend the satisfaction of having a small pet with the aesthetic beauty of a terrarium. This article will help you choose which type of animal is right for your terrarium. There are some quick rules of thumb you should consider... Submitted 4 years 39 days ago.

What the Heck is a Labradoodle? - CS Swarens
If you are like most people hearing the term labradoodle, you are most likely confused. A labradoodle is a designer-dog resulting from the cross breeding of a labrador retriever and a standard poodle (crossbred dogs are often referred to as designer-dogs.) The labradoodle originated in Australia... Submitted 4 years 109 days ago.

How to Pick a Puppy - CS Swarens
Picking a puppy can be a difficult task. Your decision needs to be not only well informed but also a decision you can be happy with for as many as twenty years. The first task is to establish if a breeder or a trip to the local animal shelter is the best option for you. Both options have their... Submitted 4 years 109 days ago.

Invisible Fence Systems, Remote Training and Bark Control Collars - Martin Neosel
I am often asked by customers about the different types of electronic training collars being used whether it be a remote training collar, invisible fence system collar or bark control collar “Will this hurt my dog?" or much less often, but much more disturbing “I was told by a friend that his dog... Submitted 4 years 201 days ago.

The Truth About Premium Pet Food Prices - Susan Thixton
Many pet owners suffer ‘sticker shock' when considering purchasing a better quality food. They look at the price tag and gasp when considering how fast Fido or Fluffy eats that bag of food. What they don't know is that with better quality pet foods, you don't feed as much – cheap foods have cheap... Submitted 4 years 235 days ago.

Basics of Animal Communication: It doesn't get any easier than this! - Paula Miriani
So, you’ve read the books, watched the TV shows and heard about how everyone is doing it and now you are ready to get started! And I, along with your friendly animals am here to help. These are my basics that highlight my approach and what works for me. I invite you to look them over... Submitted 4 years 236 days ago.

The 7 AKC Dog Groups Further Described - Debbie Ray
Do you really want a new dog? Have you really thought about it long and hard? Why are you thinking about adding a new dog to your family in the first place? Do you have any idea what you're looking for in a new doggie companion? What are you real needs in the dog itself? What do you really want... Submitted 4 years 244 days ago.

10 things you need to know BEFORE getting a dog - Debbie Ray
There are several things to think about whenever you are going to get a dog for you or your family. You want to match your new dog to you and your family and to your families overall needs as closely as possible. Please, never ever get a dog on impulse because you will probably regret it later.... Submitted 4 years 252 days ago.

5 Ways Your Dog Senses The World Differently From You - Mike Ray
Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different – an important distinction when you're trying to figure out just what your dog is doing. Sight It was... Submitted 4 years 288 days ago.