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Why is my dog whining?

Dogs may whine if they are sick, hurt, or injured. Sometimes dogs also have separation anxiety and whine when they sense their owner is about to leave, or when their owner returns home from an extended trip. Excessive whining can occur when a pet has severe anxiety, or lacks confidence. It's possible to train a dog to whine less, assuming the whining is not indicative of an injury or illness.

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Does an African wild dog make a suitable household pet?

The African wild dog is exclusive to the grasslands and deciduous woodlands of Africa. The impressive stamina and long, slender limbs of the African wild dog allow it to pursue prey over great distances. Its diet is composed mostly of large-sized ungulates. As an endangered species, the African wild dog is threatened by habitat loss and poaching.

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When is kitten season?

Kitten season generally peaks in late spring or early summer, and during this time, shelters and rescue organizations are flooded with homeless litters. The heat cycle in cats is regulated by the weather. Typically, cats experience three heat cycles per year, all during warm weather. In areas that are warm year-round, cats are known to go into heat four times a year. The heat cycle of a female cat repeats itself until she becomes pregnant.

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Why are flatworms important?

Most freshwater flatworms live in ditches, streams, lakes, ponds and puddles, choosing to burrow under plants, rocks and other debris to stay out of direct sunlight. The lifespan of the flatworm is unknown in the wild, but members of one flatworm species ranged between 60 and 140 days while under study in captivity. Flatworms are remarkably hardy, with the ability to shrink down to their original hatching size when they do not have enough food but then to grow back to their adult size when they receive food again.\nWhile flatworms are durable within their environment, pollution places flatworm..

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What is the name of a baby cow?

Both male and female cows are born with horns. Calves are usually 75 to 95 pounds at birth. They are weaned from their mother when they are between 7 and 9 months old, when they weigh between 400 and 600 pounds.\n\n\nCows are herd animals that were domesticated by humans as far back as 5,000 years ago. The first cow in the United States was brought to Jamestown, VA in 1611, and over 70 breeds of cattle can be found in the U.S. today.

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What are symptoms of staph infection in dogs?

VetInfo classifies crusty skin growths often found along a dog’s belly, rounded lesions and moderate itchiness as mild symptoms of a staph infections. More severe symptoms include ulcerated skin, rapid hair loss and fluid-filled blisters caused by staph hypersensitivity. A severe staph infection complication is cellulitis, which is caused by a secondary infection caused by excessive scratching of the skin. The skin them becomes inflamed and irritated, spreading down to the dog’s legs causing sores and a breakdown of skin cells. Fever, swollen lymph nodes and chills are often accompanied wi..

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How many vertebrae does a cow have?

There are seven vertebrae in the neck of a cow. Moving towards the rear of the animal, the thoracic region contains 13 vertebrae, each of which holds two ribs. The lower back, or lumbar area, contains six vertebrae, while the sacral region, found near the cow's hips, holds five bones. The tail also contains vertebrae, but the number varies between cows. Most have between 18 and 20 vertebrae in their tails.

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What are the symptoms of renal failure in dogs?

The symptoms seen in dogs due to renal failure are typically caused by a condition known as uremia. Uremia occurs as kidney function declines, leading to the retention of ammonia, nitrogen, acids and other harmful waste products in the dog's blood and tissue. In general, dogs do not show symptoms of renal failure until they lose approximately 75 percent of their functioning kidney tissue after uremia sets in. This means that a great deal of damage has already taken place before any signs or symptoms are noticed.\nThe loss of kidney tissue that results in renal failure is often caused by a..

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How are bearded dragons rescued?

Rescue can become necessary if an owner fails to make sure he can meet a bearded dragon's needs before purchasing the reptile. For the first 4 to 6 months, a bearded dragon baby can best survive in a 30-inch long enclosure, since infants find it hard to locate their food, water and basking sites in a larger living area. A glass aquarium with a screen top works well. An adult beardie requires a standard 55-gallon or larger tank with cage carpet, sand or fine gravel layered on the bottom and a climbing branch. A heat and UV light source, such as a heating lamp, is needed to provide necessar..

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What is a blank pedigree template?

A consumer can edit the form, make adjustments and duplicate copies to save from having to re-type three or four generations of a dog’s pedigree data. Users can download and print the form for a small fee after entering all the pertinent information. Blank pedigree certificates come in a variety of styles and colors and can include a breed photo. Blank pedigree charts and forms are also available for horses.

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