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What are some popular small house dogs?

Beagles are considered great small house dogs for a few reasons. Their friendliness towards other dogs, strangers and people (including children) make them excellent family dogs. Animal Planet also says beagles are easy to train and are low maintenance in regards to grooming, but they do benefit from daily moderate exercise.\nYorkshire terriers, or "Yorkies," are often popular with people who enjoy very small breeds, as they are only 4 to 6 pounds when full-grown. Yorkies are very playful but need minimal exercise, so they are good apartment dogs. However, Dog Time also cautions Yorkie owners ..

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What were Chihuahuas bred for?

Most people believe that the Chihuahua was first bred in Chihuahua, Mexico. Hence the name it was given. The breed might have been bred by the Mayans or Toltecs between 1800 B.C. and 900 A.D. The Techichi seems to be the breed that came first. It was then bred down in size. Other theorists believe that these two breeds are the same. The Chihuahua is one of the longest registered breeds in the American Kennel Club. It was first recognized as an AKC breed in 1904.

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Are poinsettias poisonous to dogs?

The Pet Poison Helpline says that if a dog's skin comes into contact with the white and milky sap of a poinsettia, skin irritation can result, and eye contact may led to mild conjunctivitis. Symptoms normally go away on their own, and vet attention is warranted only in severe cases. The helpline says that lilies, mistletoe, holly and rosemary are far more poisonous.

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How big do dwarf rabbits grow?

The Netherland Dwarf is the most common dwarf rabbit, but any rabbit that weighs less than 4 pounds as an adult is considered a dwarf rabbit, so there are several different varieties. Dwarf rabbits make great pets because they can be litter-box trained, and they eat very little. They are fairly intelligent and can learn to recognize their names and respond to simple commands.

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How did tree frogs get their name?

While some species of tree frogs do not live on trees, the common feature across all tree frog species are the feet, which have evolved into claws and special pads to allow clinging to trees and leaves and climbing across vegetation. So, even if a frog is living in a pond or in grass, it can still be classified as a tree frog if it has the features that allow it to have a permanent or semi-permanent arboreal state.

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Do zebras migrate?

During the Great Migration, zebra and other ungulates make a journey of up to 500 miles to and from the Serengeti in search of food. Zebra and wildebeest live together in harmony because they both eat a different part of the same sort of grass. This phenomenon only began during the 1960s as a result of a population boom in these species during that time.

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Can you get cat worm medicine without going to a veterinarian?

Many pet supply companies sell common cat dewormers, such as ivermectin and praziquantel. These can be toxic in large doses and may cause side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea. It is important to know what kind of parasites the cat is infected with before administering medication. A veterinarian can determine the parasite by examining a stool sample. Kittens often have parasites but may need different dewormers than adult cats.

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What are tips on introducing cats to each other?

After a few days in the new environment, switch the cats' locations to enable them to smell each others' scents. Play with the cats by the shared door, encouraging them to paw underneath the door for play. After one week of separation, if there are no signs of aggression, introduce the cats to one another, and begin allowing them to spend time together on their own. Play with the cats near the barrier where they were separated to encourage them to move about freely.Try to bring the cats together at calm times, such as after a meal or intense play, to minimize fighting. Using a squirt..

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How do chickens get pregnant?

Chickens lay one egg every 25 hours. If the eggs are not collected, the hen lays the eggs in a nest and becomes broody. A broody hen stops laying eggs and instead spends most of her time sitting on the eggs, keeping them warm. She turns the eggs several times a day and keeps them at a constant temperature. If the hen mated with a rooster, the eggs hatch after 21 days of incubation. Chickens attempt to brood unfertilized eggs if the eggs are not collected.\nIn many commercial hatcheries, the fertilized eggs are collected and artificially incubated. Collecting the eggs induces the chicken to kee..

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Where can you find facts about pandas online?

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park website provides information about pandas with sections of text pertaining to details such as their physical characteristics, habitats, diets, reproduction habits and conservation status. The National Geographic website offers a similar overview of pandas in an essay form, along with a picture slide show and a small column of fast facts.\nThe giant panda is a large bear with a distinctive distribution of black and white fur, while the red panda is smaller, with predominantly reddish-brown fur and white markings. Both giant pandas and red pandas fall und..

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