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1. Nature posters: Create a pleasant and relaxing feel November 14, 2008 We all love the creation of God in form of nature. Flora and fauna both are an integral part of nature that attract human beings towards itself. We all are trying to make flora and fauna a part of our life as well by planting more trees and nourishing domestic animals. For those who cannot make animals and plants a part of their home in reality can go for nature posters. Sceneries depicting the best spots of nature have always been admired by us and today on the similar concept nature posters are available for the nature lovers. Buy some of the best nature posters to brighten up every ro... (read more) Author: Patrick Arden

2. Donkeys - Wild and Domestic November 06, 2008 The Latin name for Donkey is “Equus Asinus” Summary Donkeys are relatives of horses; they are both members of the family “Equus”. Donkeys are peaceful, friendly and tolerant animals. The majority of domestic donkeys that inhabit Great Britain are kept as companions for livestock and due to there docile nature donkeys are also kept as pets. Donkeys are also used for competitive showing. Characteristics Domestic donkeys can be brown, white grey, strawberry roan and broken colours. Many donkeys are speckled and striped. Most solid colour donkeys have ... (read more) Author: Paul Simms

3. Information on Listeria Infection September 27, 2008 Listeriosis is a hazardous infection caused by eating food that's impure with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The bacteria that reason listeria infections (Listeria monocytogenes) are found in soil and water. A lot of wild and domestic animals also carry the bacteria. Listeria has the unusual ability to grow in cold environments, including certain refrigerated or frozen foods. Listeria is dissimilar from other bacteria that cause food poisoning because it can survive and continue to grow even when in the refrigerator. Foods contaminated with listeria look, smell, and... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

4. Information on Japanese Encephalitis September 26, 2008 Japanese Encephalitis is caused by a virus. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne Flavivirus that is closely associated to West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on domestic pigs and wild birds infected with the Japanese encephalitis virus. Infected mosquitoes then transmit the Japanese encephalitis virus to humans and animals during the feeding process. The Japanese encephalitis virus is amplified in the blood systems of domestic pigs and wild birds. Japanese encephalitis virus is NOT transmitted from person-to-person. Japanese... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

5. What Your Phobia Spells September 04, 2008 A phobia is an aggrandizement of a particular fear... Many psychoanalysts believe that there are very few people that actually do not have some form of phobia. Common phobias such as fear of bridges can be caused by anxieties of loss or death. Fear of cats and dogs can be brought on by offending someone-fear of retribution by domesticated animals are imagined-in place of those actually offended. Fear of snakes can be effected by a woman who has been raped or is fearful of, or by a man being terror stricken that he is a homosexual. Fear of storms are identified with lack of protection, dom... (read more) Author: Joel Engel

6. Leopard Facts September 02, 2008 Latin Name: Panthera pardus Weight: Females up to 60 kg. Males up to 90 kg Lifespan: 20 years Gestation: 110 days Habitat: The leopard is one of the most adaptable predators in Africa. They are able to survive in many different types of habitats, taking preference to savannah, woodland, riverine vegetation and mountainous regions. They can also be found living close to human settlements where domestic animals become a source of prey. Of all predators, the leopard is the most likely to become a man-eater as many of them have established territories close to human settle... (read more) Author: David Meisel

7. Solving Struvite, Bladder Stones, Canine and Feline Urolithiasis July 15, 2008 Struvite Crystals, FLUTD, Canine Struvite Urolithiasis, Bladder Stones, understanding the causes. Struvite crystals, bladder stones and urinary disease syndromes are examples of nutritionally influenced disease conditions. As is the case with many domestic animal diseases, it is important to note that canines and felines in the wild that consume a natural raw diet do not experience struvite crystals and urolithiasis to any degree. Domestic animals on the other hand, which are fed a diet of highly processed denatured, starch-based, synthetic products, succumb to struvite crystals, bladder s... (read more) Author: Wysong Corporation

8. The Somali Cat July 14, 2008 Somali is a domestic feline that resembles an Abyssinian in nearly every way apart from its longer fur. This is owing to the fact that Somalis originated from Abyssinians nearly half a century back. Theirs is an artificially created breed that began in ninety sixties when some longhair kittens were noticed in an Abyssinian litter. Normally these were seen as an undesirable feature by breeders for show class cats, and thus these animals were sold off as pets. With time, some people began to take interest in these pretty felines and started their development in earnest. Over the next couple of d... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

9. The Manx Cat July 14, 2008 Made unique by its small or lacking tail, Manx is a cat breed that belongs to the Isle of Man, next to Britain, where it has resided for many centuries. A number of legends afloat as regards the origin of this cat, with many stories being part of the local culture. Some believe these cats were brought to the island by one of the many ships that passed through that region, whereas others consider the animals to be native to that part of the world. The most widely accepted theory is that Manx cats originated from a genetic mutation in the local felid population. Owing to the island's isolation a... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

10. Tips In Order To Prevent Animal Abuse July 08, 2008 Pet abuse is one thing that can be prevented if only people will take the first step, yet in order to prevent it people must understand it, which can be difficult for those who love their domestic animals. People can prevent cruelty to the animals by taking some steps towards prevention. To love animals one must learn how to properly take care of them and respect the rights animals deserve. The first step in stopping pet abuse from occurring is to take care of the pets that one owns. No matter if the pets are companion animals or farm animals; one must do everything they can in order to ... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

11. Your Poodle And Canine Distemper July 08, 2008 As owner, you have definitely thought about the diseases that could possibly affect the health of your beloved Poodle. Have you heard "canine distemper" escape from someone's lips? It probably have escaped from the lips of a dog owner or from somebody who's life and heart is somehow attached to a dog. Canine distemper is a serious disease caused by a tiny virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of domestic animals, often unvaccinated puppies and dogs. Other animals such as foxes, wolves, raccoons, skunks and ferrets can also be affected. Canine distemper i... (read more) Author: Richard Cussons

12. Comparing The European And American Animal Cruelty Laws June 30, 2008 Animal rights groups are doing everything they can to make sure that animal cruelty laws are in effect all over the world. No longer can animals be used to see how a weapon might treat the flesh of a human or how a human will survive a crash in an automobile. Today's laws are strict on a variety of animal rights issues, including transporting and even slaughtering. Domestic, farm and zoo animals are protected in a variety of ways around the globe from being treated inhumanely. Unlike the United States, Europe has a union of fifteen nations that has established certain animal cruelty... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

13. Kiss Me Game June 26, 2008 http://www.freedownloadgamesinfo.com/download.kiss-me-game/">Hitch the hearts of pets in this domestic love connection. As a matchmaker, you must map the perfect path and plan a strategy for animals to reach The City of Happiness. Collects treat and toys as you hop, trot, and jump towards bridges to reach the ultimate pet partner. Earn Happy Farmer, Acrobat, Jumper, and Double Portion awards for your loving care. Kiss Me! comes with six cuddly creatures to pair up including puppies, kittens, and ducks in this fur-tastic Puzzle game. - Kiss Me http://www.freedownloadgamesinfo.com/download.kiss... (read more) Author: juanita nevins

14. Finding The Best Horse Trainer June 08, 2008 Why we need a a horse trainer to train our horses? This is largely because they aren't considered domestic animals, though they will be able to assist us to do different and complex activities. Due to the fact that horses are not domestic animals, they are not ready to perform new activities immediately after being in the wild for some time. A horse trainer is needed here because untamed horses are truly uncontrollable and will not be useful to the owners at this stage. The different tasks which the horses have been trained are for transport, for farm works, for sports and even for... (read more) Author: fatimah edris

15. Breeding Of Cats June 02, 2008 By their very nature, cats are free-ranging animals. Mature males especially, are wanderers. Before the concept of selective breeding about 150 years ago, this wanderlust in domestic cats provided plenty of opportunity for the intermingling of genes. If there were teo distinct races of cat in any region, they blended over a period of time, so we cannot be sure of the origin of many of our modern domestic breeds. Nevertheless, studies of the skeletal structure, body type and hair length of modern breeds enable us to make an informed guess. The spread of pedigree cats - and also the develop... (read more) Author: Crystal Chan

16. Feral Cat and Wild Cats turned into Domestic Cats May 22, 2008 Some ecologists say that the domestication of feral cat harms environment or ecosystem, as excessive population of feral cats result in large hunting of small birds and animals in both rural and urban areas. Feral cats have a considerable effect on the environment, as these cats have put several native animals and species to danger and even death. Even, people now consider feral cats as the most vicious creatures on small islands. Other species that are vanished on small islands include burrowing bettong and spectacled hare-wallaby. These animals were found once abundant on small i... (read more) Author: Martin Marks

17. Dog Bites and Other Domestic Animal Attacks May 20, 2008 Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, and are for the most part friendly and companionable. Dogs, and other domesticated animals however, are largely governed by instincts that cause them to revert to their historically more dangerous nature when threatened or provoked. There are hundreds of thousands of cases of dog bites in the United States annually, with many of the victims being young children. Younger victims may not know how to behave around dogs and other domesticated animals and are less able to defend themselves in case of attack. Statistics There are... (read more) Author: Patricia Woloch

18. Sky High Insurance Costs Driving Consumers Up The Wall May 20, 2008 There are few types of insurance that are legally necessary in the UK – one can choose whether or not to insure his or her life; the same goes for domestic animals or expensive home electronic equipment. But car insurance is a legal requirement should you drive a vehicle on the roads of the UK – driving without it is tantamount to permissible suicide, and the punishments are severe. Like it or lump it, getting your car insured is a cost of life, and is thus frustrating when things don’t go the consumers’ way. Recent news that car insurance premiums rose over 5% during 2007 has scared driv... (read more) Author: Jack Harris

19. How to choose a telescopic pool building? May 12, 2008 A telescopic pool building, also sometimes called a telescopic pool enclosure, allows the flexibility of enclosing your swimming pool during the winter or opening up the pool area during the better summer weather, therefore giving you all year-round usage of your swimming facilities. A telescopic pool building will also provide swimming pool safety for children and animals, will protect your pool from dirt and debris, reducing swimming pool maintenance costs and reducing heating costs by keeping the water temperature 10 – 12 °C higher. The solar effect of the cover helps raise the... (read more) Author: Chris Eliot

20. Cat Behavior & Feline Safety April 30, 2008 Out of all the domesticated pets you could choose cats are some of the easiest to care for. However, like all domesticated animals cats require proper care and proper care requires you to understand your responsibilities as well as the needs of the animal and how best you can meet those needs. Since the domestic cat is basically a small creature,their living areas pose not too much of a consideration but having said that your house should be big enough to allow the cat room to dwell. If you live in a high rise apartment or on a very busy main road outside access for your cat will b... (read more) Author: Brian Potter

21. What is Giardiasis and what are it's main causes? April 25, 2008 Giardiasis-introduction Giardia is an infection of the small intestine caused by a protozoa. It is usually asymptomatic in humans but may produce abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. The species that infects humans and causes diarrhea is Giardia lamblia. The genus Giardia that may be parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates including most domestic animals. What are the main causes of Giardiasis? Giardia is caused by infection with the single-celled parasite Giardia lamblia, also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia duodenalis. It is caused by the infection of Giar... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

22. Finding Suitable Cages for Ferrets April 20, 2008 Another domesticated animal these days, although relatively rare, are the ferrets. Ferrets are domestic mammals that typically have brown, black, white or mixed fur and have an average length of approximately 20 inches. Ferrets are energetic, curios animals that are interested in their surroundings when awake. They spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping and sleep more than most domesticated animals. Ferrets are interested in holes, pipes and other small enclosed areas, and seem compelled to explore holes. They are carnivores and their natural diet consists of whole prey such as mice and rab... (read more) Author: Jennifer Johnson

23. What is Giardiasis and what are it's main causes April 16, 2008 Giardiasis-introduction Giardia is an infection of the small intestine caused by a protozoa. It is usually asymptomatic in humans but may produce abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and nausea. The species that infects humans and causes diarrhea is Giardia lamblia. The genus Giardia that may be parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates including most domestic animals. What are the main causes of Giardiasis? Giardia is caused by infection with the single-celled parasite Giardia lamblia, also known as Giardia intestinalis or Giardia duodenalis. It is caused by the infection of Giardia ... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

24. Beware of the creepy crawly animals (The 5 Most Horrifying Bugs in the World) March 14, 2008 A number of people these days are afraid of many bugs and insects because of their innate fear for such things. There is nothing wrong in fearing for such animals as all human beings are afraid of one or the other animal. For instance, there are people who even dread at the sight of domestic animals like cows and dogs. However, that cannot be mistaken for fear psychosis. There are many other small insects that people are usually afraid of. The most common bug that people are afraid of these days is the household cockroach. Though this insect is not found to be harmful for human beings in ... (read more) Author: Robert Riles III

25. Protecting January 24, 2008 Like us, animals also have their own rights. And like us, those rights are sometimes violated. And like us, there are also some people that serve to protect the animal’s rights to live out of harm. Animal welfare groups argue for greater protection for non-human animals, particularly those used by human beings in laboratories or in entertainment, as well as domestic animals such as those used for food, labor, or as companions or pets. Among all the countries in our world, the US holds the majority of animal charities in the world. In the US, animal charities can commonly seen on any states, i... (read more) Author: Christine Layug

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