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What is the lifespan of a rose hair tarantula?

The rose hair tarantula originates in Chile and is a cheap, docile and popular pet. The tarantulas are easily maintained, can fast for months and can be bred in captivity. After mating, the female detects an egg sac, and shortly afterward, the male dies.

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How do you find SPCA dogs for adoption in Edmonton?

The Edmonton Humane Society has a website on which it is possible to search for adoptable dogs, cats and other animals as well as read success stories. This Humane Society facility is located on 163 Street and the northwest corner of 137 Avenue in Edmonton. There is an adoption gallery that is open between 12 p.m and 7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The gallery is also open on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. and between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on holidays. Visitors can see dogs for adoption in Edmonton during these hours.

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What are the symptoms of feline diabetes?

A cat with diabetes may exhibit either an increase or a decrease in appetite, explains the ASPCA. Decreased appetite may be due to not feeling well, while an increase in appetite may occur because the cat's hypothalamus sends increased hunger signals, according to PetEducation.com. Since the cat's body is unable to use the calories it consumes, it breaks down body fat, which causes the cat to lose weight. The cat may have less energy, become weak, groom less often and become depressed.\nBecause diabetes prevents glucose from entering the cells, glucose accumulates in the blood before..

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What organizations have free virtual pets and creatures?

Neopets was originally launched in 1999 by its creator, Adam Powell. The website's ownership transferred to Viacom in 2005 and later to Knowledge Adventure in 2014. After creating a free account, Neopets users can play games, create and care for virtual pets, and explore the fictional realm of Neopia. Many of the lands in Neopia have distinct themes such as space, pirates and dinosaurs. Two types of virtual currency are used on the site: Neopoints can be earned through on-site activities, while Neocash is purchased with real money. Anatheria is a similar website centered around the creati..

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How many eyes does a bee have?

Each of the bee's ommatidia has a lens, a transparent cone, precisely arranged visual cells that can detect light and pigment cells that differentiate each ommatidium from the other. The number of ommatidia in the bee's eyes allows it to find different types of flowers, but the bee still can't resolve objects at a distance as well as a human.

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Where can you buy Scottish Fold kittens?

Homozygous Scottish Fold kittens have two copies of the "folded" gene that gives the breed its unique ears. These kittens initially appear healthy but suffer from bone deformities and die or must be euthanized before 5 years of age. Reputable breeders do not breed two cats with folded genes and include health guarantees with their kittens.

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What is the difference between a Maltese and a Bichon Frise?

Both Maltese and Bichon Frise dogs are white, but their coats are slightly different. A Maltese's coat tends to be long and silky, while a Bichon Frise has a dense coat. In addition, some Bichon Frise dogs have tints of apricot or cream colors in their coats.\nMaltese and Bichon Frise dogs also inherit different health concerns. Health concerns for the Maltese dog breed include a collapsing trachea and portosystemic shunts. Health concerns for the Bichon Frise breed include urolithiasis (urinary stones) and cataracts.\nIn addition to their physical differences, Maltese and Bichon Frise do..

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What is the typical vaccination shot schedule for puppies?

Puppies 12 weeks old and older should get the rabies vaccine, notes Pet Education. At ages 12 and 15 weeks, puppies should get the combination vaccine with leptospirosis, coronavirus and Lyme in areas of the country where these diseases affect dogs. Adult dogs should get the combination vaccine booster yearly, although dogs at low risk of disease exposure may not require yearly boosters.

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What do you call a border collie and chihuahua mix?

Crossbred dogs inherit characteristics from each parent. However, We Love Chihuahuas warns that breeders cannot always predict how crossbreeds turn out. It's possible that the mix may not be 50 percent of each species, as multigeneration crosses are common. This means the mix may have been bred from two dogs that were not purebreds. For this reason, there is a wide range of designer dogs, according to We Love Chihuahuas.

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How do you make homemade bird treats?

Another option is to make a pine cone bird feeder. To make the feeder, tie a string to one end of the pine cone to hang it, and spread an even layer of peanut butter over the cone. Roll the pine cone in bird seed, and hang the feeder outdoors.\nSuet is also a nutrient-dense treat for wild birds. To make suet, combine 2 cups cornmeal, 2 cups quick-cooking oats, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 cup flour, and set the mixture aside. Melt 1 cup vegetable shortening and 1 cup chunky peanut butter together, and add the mixture to the dry ingredients.\nSpread the warm mixture in a baking dish that is approximatel..

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