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General Info
Sterilization of Cats
The number of abandoned cats and dogs in a year is enormous. And it increases every year. The cause is excess animals born by accident. The sterilization of animals is part of the control of stray animals and is an attempt to reduce euthanasia. The animal shelters are full, they have no capacity to accommodate more animals. Many others end up in municipal kennels where they will be slaughtered.
But many other animals are not “lucky” to suffer this death with dignity and die in road hit by car in woods or open fields while starving their bodies decompose and rot in the sun. To prevent this sterilization is the best solution.
More and more cats are subjected to sterilization with the function of preventing animal overpopulation and serious problems that entails. But apparently we do a summary of the purpose of sterilization. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Choose A Dog
It is recommended to buy a puppy less than six or seven weeks, and still not self-sufficient and needs his mother to finish socialize and form a good character so we can have a happy puppy.
For this election, we must clear our choices about sex, size, breed, coat type, functions that will make to our side …
As for the sex of our future dog, both males and females have their pros and cons:
- Males may be more dominant and independent, also need to urinate to mark their territory.
- Females have heat every six months on average (depends on the breed, poodles, for example, have the heat every 250 days or so), and run the risk of unwanted pregnancies or pregnancies psychological. Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits of Living With A Pet
Here are some of the benefits of living with a pet:
Decrease feelings of loneliness: the constant presence makes people feel more confident, secure and protected. His company also encourages physical contact and communication with almost all the owners speak to their pet and the conversation is more relaxing for a simple reason: the animals do not judge people.
Increase self-esteem: the care and attention demanded by the pet reduces leisure time, make the person feel useful and create a close relationship between human and animal, in which they exchange love and emotions. They are a constant source of motivation for its owner.
Children learn: living with pets helps children learn positive values such as respect for animals and life, friendship and love, creates a sense of responsibility and promotes communication between parents and children. Pets can teach children to love. A pet in the child develops a feeling of always being accepted and loved. Read the rest of this entry »
Pets and Allergies
It is known that many allergies are caused or at least intensified by its proximity to the animals because of their hair.
Incredibly this problem has a solution if you’re a person suffering from sneezing, itchy or irritated eyes from your pet, but as you endure these uncomfortable pains prefer to get rid of it before, follow these tips and you’ll see significantly decrease your allergy.
First of all it is important to comb your pet. Whether it’s dog and cat, and whether they have short hair or long, be sure to do two to three times a week. Use a soft bristle brush so that you do not mistreat the skin as this can cause dandruff and worsen your allergy. Read the rest of this entry »
Pets and Health
Living with pets at home, regardless of their specific role within the household (as diverse as keep the house, occasional child custody, or hunting rodents) can be very beneficial for children and adults, as cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, fish, turtles and small reptiles provide, at least, company, and children also contribute to the learning taking responsibilities (cleaning, feeding, walking, etc).
However, living with pets is not without risks to health. The hair of cats, dogs, rodents and horses, for example, may be a sensitizing factor to an allergy. And animals are not strictly controlled by a veterinarian and vaccinated appropriately, can cause disease in humans (zoonoses is the term used in veterinary medicine for these diseases). Read the rest of this entry »
Objects to motivate
There are dogs that do not show the slightest interest in the atmosphere of a class. May react to you ignore him, walking in slow motion or resisting all efforts and by lying on its side on the floor. You have tried your best cartoon voice, has given me on the leg and jumped around like a clown with no result. Sometimes the use of any object can encourage a passive puppy. A toy or a snack can get their attention. Want the dog to be attentive so that we can teach an exercise and you realize how much fun it can be. If it seems boring, pick a colored ball or toy and add it to the training game. Or, if the path to your attention goes through his stomach, teach him a treat and let him go through the exercise. Select the object motivator with care: it should not become a distraction.
Good dog, bad dog
Whenever flattery goes a long way, at least when it comes to dogs. I always love a compliment. Say “Good Boy!” In a voice loud and happy and see how it moves the tail. Positive reinforcement is the secret weapon of the coach to get the dog to do the exercise, so that is very flattering. Praise them whenever possible. You have to reward every act of the dog to motivate you to continue learning. In addition, it costs nothing. We want the dog knows how to perform a lot of exercises, and all he expects in return is your attention, preferably in the form of affection and admiration. Go try!
Before and immediately after each training session will use prizes “physical” and stroke her head, scratching his chest, shaking hands, patting, etc., You must know what your dog likes. Start and stop the training session on a positive note reminds the dog that these sessions can be fun. Above all you are left with the impression that, although did not go so well, for you are still better.
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The cat Burmés
The cat Burma. Although I personally am not in favor of the creation of laboratory animal breeds, I must make a concession to the beautiful cat Burmés, developed from crosses between Siamese and Burmese cats.
The cat Burma is extremely affectionate, intelligent and playful. He loves the company of people-even strangers-and other animals, making it one of the best races to adopt a pet. Also a very long lifespan and can live 18 years.
The physical characteristics of Burmés cat of medium size, are also noteworthy: it has a short hair soft and shiny, which can be gray, bluish gray or chocolate, but most striking are his golden eyes, which lack the green pigment, more characteristic of cats.
Another notable feature of this cat is its adaptation to diverse environments: unlike many other pets are not stressed by travel. On the contrary, I love to travel and see new places, people and landscapes from where he can play and display his affection.
Therapy dogs in Alzheimer’s disease
Therapy dogs in Alzheimer’s disease. They are a great help in rescue efforts for missing persons, guide dogs or drug detectors among others, but has really found his great help for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Dogs are trained in certain functions, whose role is to contact those affected by the animal games, which help capture the attention of these people, and the other helps them to remember basic things such as numbers, colors or letters, dogs promote the expression of emotions, while the patient relax and socialize. Read the rest of this entry »
Exotic Animals: Star-nosed Mole
Exotic Animals: Star-nosed Mole. Strange where you look at the mole star (Star-nosed Mole) inhabits the northeastern United States and parts of Canada, and is always remembered as one of the most peculiar mammals nature.
All his fame is due to the 22 tentacles that carries in its mouth: hypersensitive, they serve as guides to orient, to find their prey and supplant the lack of eyesight.
Diurnal carnivorous animal, the mole star measured 15 to 20 centimeters and damp living. Is an excellent swimmer-even can swim against the current-and extremely adept at digging tunnels and navigate. Basically, it feeds on worms, mollusks, aquatic insects and other invertebrates.
And hunt their prey is precisely one of the activities for which the star-nosed mole is better equipped: according to the renowned scientific journal Nature, is one of the fastest animals caught and eaten their prey, aided by his efficient 44 teeth.