Pets and Animals

Refine Search

What is the average cost of caring for a horse for a year?

An owner can mitigate costs if she boards her horse on her own property and there is sufficient graze to keep it healthy. Horses that are boarded, have chronic health problems and have special dietary needs incur higher expenses. Other costs to consider are dental care, deworming, vaccinations and farrier fees. Certain breeds and horses involved in sports may require more maintenance.

Continue Reading

What is a Hokkaido dog?

The medium-size dog ranges from 40 to 65 pounds. Named after the Ainu tribe, the dog was officially named the Hokkaido-ken in 1937. Distinctive characteristics include sharply pointed ears and an upturned tail. Due to its determined, fearless and loyal temperament, the breed is popular as a guard dog. An active species, the Ainu requires frequent walks and a large, enclosed yard.

Continue Reading

How do you build a rabbit hutch?

The minimum size of a hutch for two rabbits is 6 by 2 by 2 feet. Accordingly, use a circular saw to cut plywood to 6 by 2 feet for the floor, 6 by 2 1/2 feet for the roof and 2 by 2 1/2 feet for the sides, and sand the rough edges. Slant the upper edges of the side pieces for a slanted roof.\nCut four 4-feet long 4-by-4s for the hutch's legs and attach to the floor piece using one 3-inch wood screw at every corner. Cut and join the 2-by-2s to the floor piece using 2 1/2-inch wood screws as follows: one 4 1/2-foot piece to the front edge, one 6-foot piece to the rear edge and two 20-inch p..

Continue Reading

Can dogs eat nuts?

Many owners use peanut butter to administer medication or supplements. Peanut products are usually safe for dogs, but some can have allergic reactions. Cashews are safe to give to as treats sparingly, but are high in fat content that can easily become overwhelming for a dog's digestive system. Many other kinds of nuts can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and still others may carry types of mold that can be very harmful. The most dangerous nuts are macadamia, which have been known to cause neurological issues and even paralysis in dogs.

Continue Reading

Can chicks communicate before they hatch?

The canary mothers' attempts to control begging behavior come not from a desire for peace and quiet but from a desire to see their chicks thrive. The hormonal information in the egg is thought to help the chick understand how abundant food is, helping the hatchling conserve energy by not begging too much when food is scarce. The chicks will not miss out on available meals by not begging enough when food is plentiful either. In other words, this means of communication has developed to assist the chick rather than the mother.

Continue Reading

Do bumblebees sting?

Bumblebees build colonies in the ground. Wear shoes to avoid stepping on a colony in bare feet. Do not wear perfume or brightly colored clothing to a flower garden as these attract bumblebees.\nBumblebees commonly rely on the sun's heat to warm their muscles to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, because that temperature is necessary for flight. Bumblebees also vibrate their muscles to heat them, which creates a humming sound.

Continue Reading

What eats shrimp?

A majority of small and medium-sized fish in the open ocean, creatures living on the ocean floor and those that dwell in the ocean's abyss all eat shrimp. Sea creatures that live on the ocean floor, such as pipefish, typically hide in clumps of vegetation and ambush shrimp as they pass. Some sharks, such as the carpet shark, simply hunt along the ocean floor for shrimp. Shrimp are also prey to the viperfish of the deep ocean. In most cases, shrimp do not have any defensive capabilities to get away from their enemies, but shrimp that live in the ocean's abyss have evolved defensive te..

Continue Reading

How do crocodiles digest their food?

Crocodiles are similar to humans because they use gastric acid to break down food. Unlike humans, these creatures have an adaptation that allows them to eat as much as 23 percent of their body weight in one sitting, according to Clara Moskowitz of LiveScience.\n\nThe crocodile has a special heart valve that allows blood to flow directly to the stomach instead of circulating through the lungs. This adaptation allows the crocodile to secrete gastric acid much faster than other animals. Without this adaptation, food would rot in the stomach while it waited to be sent to the intestine.

Continue Reading

What happens when a dog eats chocolate?

WebMD explains that lighter chocolates, such as milk chocolate, white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate, contain less theobromine than purer forms of chocolate. Unsweetened baker's chocolate is highly toxic to dogs and is a common cause of theobromine poisoning among pets. The most potent form is dark chocolate, which is extremely dangerous to dogs even when consumed in very small amounts.\nDogs must be kept away from all forms of chocolate because it is pleasing to their palates, and they are likely to eat as much as they have access to. If a dog ingests chocolate and begins showing sig..

Continue Reading

What are the top-selling farm goats?

Goats are kept by farmers and hobbyists for milk, fleece and meat. Goat meat is a staple food in many cultures around the world, but as of 2016 it is not currently in demand in the U.S. The top-selling varieties in North America are the well-known dairy producers. Nigerian Dwarf goats are one popular breed that have traditionally been bred for both meat and dairy, but they have also become popular as pets due to their small size and simple maintenance.

Continue Reading
Showing 341 to 350 of 10000 (1000 Pages)