Month: January 2024

Even large hawks (such as this red-tailed hawk) would have a difficult time carrying away any but the tiniest dogs, those less than two pounds. If you walk in open areas where even larger raptors (such as golden or bald eagles) are common, it would be wise to keep small dogs close to you and
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here on the 04th January 2019 This January many of us have been considering our lifestyle choices and making New Year’s Resolutions to improve our health and diet. One of the most publicised and talked about trends, is veganism, with many people signing up to ‘Veganuary’. As human beings,
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Two kittens show remarkable strength and rely on each other deeply as they navigate the world together. Cider and AcornAlyssaDeHart From the day Alyssa DeHart saw Acorn (brown tabby) and Cider (gray tabby), she knew there was something extraordinary about them. The kittens came into a local shelter with severely infected eyes. “Our county shelter
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Chihuahuas, known for their diminutive size and spirited personality, are among the most popular dog breeds. Despite their small stature, they are not immune to weight gain, which can be detrimental to their health, exacerbating issues such as joint problems, heart disease, and respiratory difficulties. Weight management is crucial for Chihuahuas to ensure a long,
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Gorgeous! This young girl is using beautifully crisp body language to cue her puppy, and is ready with a treat in her other hand as a reward. Teaching your children to use clear, consistent cues and quickly marking and rewarding the resulting behavior will help your dog learn the expected behaviors very quickly. Photo by
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A wobbly kitten walked around with joy after leaving an animal shelter. Within days, she turned into a little dynamo. Alice the kittenInstagram/thekittensfoster A wobbly dilute calico was brought to an animal shelter and desperately needed placement. Volunteers contacted local rescues, trying to get her into a foster home. Jamie from Baby Kitten Rescue received
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Wearing a treat pouch, or “bait bag” as many trainers call them, enables you to deliver training treats at any rate of reinforcement necessary to build and maintain the behaviors you want from your dog. Photo: Nancy Kerns When it comes to dog training, positive reinforcement is key, and the most common reward is giving
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