Pets and Animals

Refine Search

Do Pomeranians shed?

Despite the propensity to shed, Pomeranians are sweet-natured, active and affectionate pets. Grouped in the category of companion dogs, they are small and suited to living in apartments though, like all dogs, they need to be walked daily.\nThe Pomeranian stands about 7 to 12 inches high at the shoulder and weighs between 3 and 7 pounds. The uppercoat is long and harsh, and the undercoat is fluffy. A variety of colors is acceptable.

Continue Reading

Why are African wild dogs endangered?

Conservationists have developed strategies to save African wild dogs and increase their numbers by improving the coexistence of the animals and people, setting aside lands for wild dog populations and educating the public about wild dogs, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.\nAfrican wild dogs live in packs in arid and savanna areas. They are members of the genus Canis, along with wolves and domesticated dogs. Unlike other similar carnivores, the females, not the males, disburse from the pack when sexually mature. There are five recognized subs..

Continue Reading

What is the average weight of a Chihuahua-Pit Bull mix?

Chipits are hybrid dogs found in the toy and terrier breed groups. They come in many different colors, including black, brown and white, gray, chocolate, salt and pepper, spotted, golden, brindle and speckled. These dogs are known to be loyal, lively pets that require frequent socialization and obedience training. Chihuahua-pit bull mixes do not fare well in colder climates and live an average of 10 to 13 years.

Continue Reading

Are poinsettias poisonous to cats?

Poinsettias gained their poisonous reputation from an erroneous news story in 1919 about a little boy who died after eating a single leaf. While poinsettias do contain a milky sap that causes irritation on contact, it is very rare for ingestion to cause much more than mild diarrhea in either humans or cats. Other popular plants used to decorate for Christmas are actually much more dangerous to cats. For example, breathing in lily pollen can cause liver toxicity in cats and ingesting small amounts can be swiftly fatal. Holly and mistletoe are also very toxic to cats.

Continue Reading

What is an American shorthair silver tabby?

In addition to silver tabby, American shorthair cats come in over 80 different colors and patterns. These range from self or non-patterned colors such as black or brown to varying tabby patterns such as mackerel, classic and ticked tabby. Other patterns include van, which is colored ears and tails on a white base, or calico, which is orange, black and white patched.

Continue Reading

What is a good name for a pet pig?

A pig is a delightful yet uncommon pet. Pigs' names often play on humans' relationships with pigs. Playing with the irony that humans eat pigs as pork is how Porky Pig from Looney Toons and Hamm from Toy Story got their names. Miss Piggy and Piglet are variations of the word "pig." Other famous fictional pig names have various origins often related to their specific narrative.\nA character trait of many pigs is that they look fat. A name like Budge can reflect this in a loving way. Pigs are also a popular symbol for money, as piggy banks are a common way of storing loose change. A pe..

Continue Reading

What are aquatic biomes?

Marine biomes are saltwater and include oceans, estuaries and coral reefs. These biomes house countless species of animal and plant life. Most of the world's oxygen is provided by algae found in the marine region. Oceans are the largest marine biome. Ocean biomes are divided into four subcategories: intertidal, pelagic, abyssal and benthic. Coral reefs are found in shallow and warm marine waters. Estuaries are formed when freshwater flows into saltwater, resulting in a diverse aquatic ecosystem.\nFreshwater biomes include lakes, river, ponds, swamps and wetlands that contain a lower conce..

Continue Reading

Do dogs have nightmares?

A dog's brain is structurally similar to a human's, and a dog goes through the same stages of sleep as humans. A dog may have nightmares because of certain stresses or changes in his life. Nightmares, however, may occur for no apparent reason.\nAs a dog falls asleep, breathing becomes rapid. After about 20 minutes of deep sleep, a dog may enter the period of REM sleep. During this period, dreams occur in humans and animals with complex brains.

Continue Reading

How long can turtles stay underwater?

Some turtles that need to surface in order to take in oxygen have been known to hold their breath for considerably long amounts of time. For example, the Leatherback sea turtle can hold its breath for up to 7 hours at a time. On the other hand, the common musk turtle has eliminated its need to resurface by developing special cells on its tongue called papillae that allow it to separate oxygen from the water while the turtle is submerged.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration states that sea turtles can stay underwater for two hours without breathing. This assumes the animal is at ..

Continue Reading

How do you care for a farm piglet?

If you're raising pigs in a region that gets colder than about 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, install heat in their shelter area so they can stay warm. In the summer, pigs need wet mud to wallow in to stay cool. Piglets require about 16 square feet of space each in a shelter.\nPiglets transitioning from nursing should eat "creep feed," a blend of grains such as oats and barley and other ingredients. Creep feed helps them put on weight and eat more in later life. Piglets should also have constant access to clean water for drinking.\nPiglets should receive vaccinations recommended by ..

Continue Reading
Showing 181 to 190 of 10000 (1000 Pages)