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How do you care for a baby Akita?

Feeding an Akita puppy is crucial for growth and development. A puppy food is required to give the dog the proper balance of protein, vitamins, minerals and fat needed to thrive. The amount of food given varies depending on the puppy's individual needs. Because Akitas grow quickly, a lower calorie food is needed to prevent them from growing too rapidly.\nAkita puppies need plenty of exercise and play time to burn off their energy. They are active dogs, and proper exercise prevents destructive behaviors. Akitas enjoy "mouthing," which involves putting various things in their mouths. They c..

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How can you get rid of a stray cat?

Reducing clutter and making digging difficult may keep stray cats at bay. The smell of rue is unpleasant for cats, so planting it in problematic areas can be beneficial, according to About.com. Citrus peels are also disagreeable to cats, and thorn bushes or other prickly cuttings can keep stray cats away naturally.There are organizations that can help remove stray cats humanely by trapping, spaying or neutering, vaccinating and eartipping them. They are then released back into the wild or given up for adoption. Although this may not always be an immediate solution, it does reduce reproduction,..

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What are some good animal shelters located in Wisconsin?

The largest shelter is the Wisconsin Humane Society, which has locations in Milwaukee, Saukville and Racine. Services there include pet adoption, wildlife rehabilitation, vaccine clinics, spaying, neutering, dog training and a pet food bank for families in need. They offer several programs for children, including tours and classes that are available as resources for teachers to utilize. The WHS is a nonprofit organization that is not part of any national umbrella organization.\nSome shelters euthanize animals that have been at the shelter for a specific period of time or when the shelter is fu..

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What are some interesting facts about chimpanzees?

Chimpanzees are one of the closest relatives to humans, sharing from 95-98 percent of the same DNA, as well as some behavioral traits such as tool usage. The name "chimpanzee" comes from the Bantu language and loosely means "mockman."\nThey communicate with each other in several ways such as calls, body language and facial expressions. Scientists have taught chimpanzees in captivity to use American Sign Language. Chimpanzees live in communities of roughly 50 individuals made up of small family groups. Chimpanzee communities are hierarchical and are led by an alpha male.\nMale chimpanzees are..

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What is a panda dog?

One version of panda dogs are dogs that are dyed black and white to resemble the markings on a panda bear. According to Huffington Post, this trend began in China, although there are concerns that the dye can be detrimental to the dog's health.\nThe second and more natural version of panda dogs are dogs that have natural black and white patterns. The Queen Elizabeth panda dogs are toy bulldogs that are bred for their panda-like markings and weigh only 5 to 15 pounds.\nAccording to the breed information on Queen Elizabeth pocket bears, the dogs have a sweet and calm disposition that makes ..

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Where did tilapia originate?

The oldest tilapia species farmed for aquaculture is the Nile tilapia, or Oreochromis niloticus. It was farmed by the ancient Egyptians and is native to the Nile river. Most of the tilapia farmed commercially outside of Africa are the Nile tilapia or belong to the same genus. Sarotherodon melanotheron, the blackchin tilapia, is native to West Africa. It isn't farmed, but it is captured by fishermen in the wild. The genus Tilapia is derived from East African lakes.

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What kind of food do monkeys eat?

Monkeys have extremely high metabolisms and typically eat several times a day. While the common belief is that all monkeys love bananas, the reality is that monkeys enjoy bananas as much as they enjoy other fruits. The types of fruit that monkeys eat also depends greatly on their habitat. In certain wildlife preserves, it is illegal for humans to feed the monkeys. While feeding monkeys seems relatively harmless, it can actually cause the monkeys to lose their fear of humans and become overly aggressive. Over-feeding monkeys can also contribute to over-population.\nIt is also common for wild ch..

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What are some ways to identify hornets?

The baldfaced hornet can build nests as large as 24 inches.\nEuropean hornets are large-sized, nearly 1 inch long. They have brown bodies with yellow stripes and a pale brown face. European hornets also build paper nests that are covered in brown paper. Nests are generally located in hollows, such as the walls of houses, inside trees or barns. European hornets are often attracted to porch lights at night.\nMud daubers are slender, long and black in color but may have a metallic shine and pale markings. They do not live in colonies. They are frequently identified by their nests that the females..

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How many hearts do worms have?

Worms do not have lungs or brains, using a reactive central nervous system to move through dirt and react to touch. Without lungs, there is no carrying of oxygen from the lungs to the hearts. Instead, an earthworm breathes through its skin. An earthworm must remain moist in order to live. If it dries out it will die and if it remains submerged under water for an extended period of time it will suffocate.

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How do you handle whining during crate training?

Letting the dog out reinforces poor behavior and encourages the dog to continue. In addition, since crate training time builds gradually over time, whining sometimes signals that the dog has been pushed too quickly. Reduce subsequent crate times slightly.\nIf a puppy whines at night, it is possibly signaling a need for a bathroom break. If the whining does not stop after being ignored for several minutes, a quick trip outside is in order.

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