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Saving Molly the Dog – When Crowdsourcing Works

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Richard Christian
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She was bloodied and broken when she was brought into the 24-hour animal hospital located in Manchester, NH, about an hour north of Boston. Her name was Molly, a 3-year-old Australian Collie who had just suffered four broken legs after being hit by a plow. Her owner came to the hospital frantic, wondering what could be done. And although there was a chance that Molly could be saved, there was no way her owner could afford the massive surgeries required. With little hope left in his voice, the owner asked if he could take Molly home, to die on her own. The vet on duty discussed humane euthanasia, and even had the lethal syringe lying beside Molly, ready for the inevitable. That is until Dr. Deborah Kelloway came into the room. Kelloway, who runs the Advanced Veterinary Center in Manchester, has a particular desire to keep animals alive if at all possible. ...

3 Common Feline Diseases and How to Prevent Them

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Lisa Selvaggio
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Keeping your cat healthy starts with knowing the diseases that felines are most susceptible to, and what you can do to prevent these illnesses. Dr. Karen Becker, DVM, released an article about the most common feline diseases and their causes. Three of the most common illnesses include dental disease, feline lower urinary tract disorder (FLUTD), and hyperthyroidism. Preventing Dental Disease in Felines As a pet owner, it's important that you brush your cat's teeth every day just like you brush your own teeth. This will prevent inflammation of the gums, which can ultimately lead to infections that can spread to other parts of the body. Plus, it will prevent your cat's teeth from becoming loose and falling out. Feeding an appropriate diet can help, but brushing your cat's teeth with a feline-appropriate enzymatic toothpaste is necessary too. Provide treats that are designed to clean the teeth and gums, and be sure to bring ...

Help Backyard Wildlife Survive the Harsh Winter with These Easy Tips

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Lisa Selvaggio
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Whether you're an avid birdwatcher or you're simply an animal lover who wants to help all species survive, there are steps you can take right in your own backyard to make the winter season a little more bearable for the birds and mammals that frequent your outdoor space. And doing so is a lot easier than you probably think. Help Feed the Birds When it comes to helping the little birds that come to your yard in search of food during the winter, setting up attractive birdfeeders that will help them get the sustenance they need when the ground is hard or covered in snow is a great place to start. Purchase seed that contains high amounts of fat and oils, such as sunflower seeds and suet. According to Avian Web, cracked corn is also a great option for ground feeding birds, such as pigeons and doves. Provide a Clean Source of Water Water ...

5 Dog Books to Get Dog Lovers for Christmas

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Richard Christian
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Uh-ho. It’s crunch time. You have very little time left before the big day, and you’re still not sure what to get the dog lover on your list. Lucky for you, dog lovers can be pretty easy to shop for. Curling up with your dog, and a good book, can be just about the best part of anyone’s day, so long as the book is good. We’re here to help you pick out the best book to get your dog lover. And of course, these are all dog books. 1. Huck: The Remarkable True Story of How One Lost Puppy Taught a Family - and a Whole Town - About Hope and Happy Endings, by Jane Elder. True stories are usually more gripping (if told well), and Huck is told extremely well. What works about this story is that (aside from being true) it follows a family after losing their dog (who happens ...

Why Dogs Respond So Well to Rewards

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Richard Christian
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We take it for granted, don’t we? We just assume our dogs will do everything we ask them to, so long as we have a treat in hand. But that’s not entirely true, right? Dogs won’t put themselves into harm’s way for a biscuit, will they? They do possess some normal instinct for self-preservation … or do they? An experiment last year, at Emory University, and corroborated with a recent experiment, shows that a canine’s reward center, or caudate region, is very much like a human’s (and we all know how much we like rewards), and far more progressed than most other animals. The caudate region (at least in humans), is associated with decision-making, motivation, and processing emotions, suggesting that dogs make decisions in a similar way that humans do (deal-hungry Black Friday shoppers come to mind). Furthermore, it appears that dogs trained to become service or therapy dogs have a ...

The Truth Behind Reindeer – Even Rudolph!

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Richard Christian
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One question that’s asked around this time of year is whether reindeer are real. Sure, kids worldwide ask about Santa, but even some adults, who have long since retired their Santa beliefs, wonder whether reindeer are real, or not. Out of all the cast of characters in the holiday lore (Santa, elves … the Grinch), it seems that reindeer are the most likely to actually exist (aside from that whole flying thing). So, do reindeer actually exist? And if so, why’d they get the job of pulling an obese man and several tons of gifts across the globe? The real reindeer Alas, dear friends, reindeer are 100% real. In fact, they’re easily found in places such as Greenland, Siberia, Finland, Alaska and Canada. They’re even in northern portions of the continental United States, such as Maine, although they go by a different name there - Caribou (in fact, there’s a whole town ...

Study Shows Flies Move Through Time Like the Matrix

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Richard Christian
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There’s a reason you can’t kill that fly with a rolled up newspaper - you’re moving too slow. At least, that’s according to a recent study led by scientists at Ireland’s Trinity College Dublin, which was published in the journal Animal Behavior. The study suggests that smaller animals with faster metabolisms, including hummingbirds and house flies, experience movement and action slower than larger animals, like humans. How is this possible? The study leans to evidence that these smaller animals process far more information within one unit of time … exactly the way Keanu Reeves and his crew avoided bullets in The Matrix. More than just a really cool effect, this feature is crucial toward the survival of these smaller animals, who need to be a step ahead of their many, many predators. Furthermore, the fact that these little flies can process a ton of information in one unit of time suggests that they ...

How to Keep Your Dog From Ruining Christmas

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Richard Christian
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We all feel a bit out of sorts during the holiday season, don’t we? So many obligations, an increased amount of time in stores (and in line), and always going to homes filled with dozens of people - it’s easy to get a bit stressed out. But if you think you’re stressed out, just take a look at your dog. Dogs will often times become extremely stressed out and anxious during the holiday season. And when your dog gets stressed out, all bets are off on how he’ll act. An anxious dog might tear down a tree, chew on some ornaments, unwrap every gift, finish off the turkey, shatter some glassware, knock down Aunt Betty, mistake Dad’s leg for a female dog and Uncle Harry’s coat for a fire hydrant, and much, much more. Does that sound like a good time to you? If not, then here are some tips on ...

5 Ways to Improve Your Dog’s Breath

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Richard Christian
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By nature your dog does not smell all-together good. From his fur to his mouth, all sorts of foul emits from your four-legged friend, whether you care to admit it or not. And while we all want to improve our dog’s breath for our own peace of mind, in actuality, if left untreated, a dog’s bad breath could lead to something worse. Here are 5 ways to improve your dog’s breath while making sure he’s not suffering from other health issues. 1. Do a regular checkup - It’s crazy to realize that bad breath could be caused by a simple piece of food lodged in your dog’s teeth. He has no access to floss or mouthwash, so you have to help him out. Check his mouth regularly for any lingering food objects and wash them away. On a more serious note, however, this checkup can also help you determine if your ...

Bears Don’t Really Hibernate. So Who Does?

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Richard Christian
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Few things have been so controversial in this world than the debate over whether a bear hibernates. Okay, that might not be entirely true; however, seeing as we’ve been told since we were wee lads that not only do bears hibernate, but they are the poster child of this wintertime slumber, it’s a bit disturbing to realize that all of it might have been a ruse. In fact, turns out the bear might just be extremely lazy and lethargic during the cold months. Who can blame them? Alas, there are animals who do, in fact, hibernate. Yet those who do hibernate pale in comparison to the majestic size and presence of bears, which is why, perhaps, we’ve been lied to for all these years. Thinking a bear hibernates just sounds cool, right? What is hibernation? While we all think of hibernation as passing the wintertime in sleep mode, there’s more to it than ...

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