Dr. Karyn Kanowski, BVSc MRCVS (Vet) Karyn comes from Queensland, Australia, and has lived in the UK for the past 10 years. In 2010, she graduated from The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science and also has a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She is passionate about using evidence, experience, and owner collaboration to provide
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We all know that parrots are ultra-smart. We’ve seen a lot of the researched data and have had a lot of personal interaction; enough to plant it firmly that these birds are much smarter than we have ever realized in the past. We have reports of one bird, Alex, while under the tutelage of Dr.
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Four “gremlin” kittens moved indoors for the first time, spending this winter in comfort and warmth. Jennifer at NewKittensOnTheBlock Last month, four little kittens were surrendered to the Humane Society for Hamilton County as strays, without a cat mother. They were around four weeks old and desperately needed a foster home. Jennifer, a volunteer for
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: When people fail to teach their dogs to walk without pulling on the leash, they often resort to using pain-inflicting prong or choke collars to help manage the dog’s pulling, reducing his strength advantage. It’s far more rewarding and effective to employ a force-free trainer to teach you and your dog to stop pulling!
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Pale dust plumed as the Saiga Conservation Alliance (SCA) team pulled their vehicles off the main road, arriving at two artesian wells. This water source is one of the few found in what was once Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea, now a vast region of sand and salt. The team looked around, awed by the sight of
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A recently released Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) perches on a tree branch in the Monts Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chajul, Mexico, by Natura Mexicana. Photo by Rodrigo León Two organizations, The Macaw Society and The Mesoamerican Society for Biology and Conservation, have come together to focus specifically on how to increase knowledge about releasing confiscated parrots
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Right now, tens of thousands of world leaders, NGOs, scientists, and businesses have converged in Dubai for the annual UN Climate Change Conference—or COP 28, since this is the 28th meeting—to discuss solutions to the global climate crisis and ways humanity can limit global temperature increase to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels, in accordance with the
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A little Frito chips smell from your dog’s feet might be icky, but it’s likely not a problem unless you see him licking and/or chewing at his paws. Credit: C. Karin/FOAP | Getty Images There are three primary reasons why your dog might smell like Fritos or other corn chips: He raided your stash and
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Recently, President Biden issued a letter to Congress stating that the Chinese government has failed to adequately curb the trade of illegal pangolin products, which undermines the effectiveness of pangolin conservation measures from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Pangolins are the most illegally trafficked mammal in
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Although she can tolerate thunderstorms and bad music, Olga isn’t fond of the vacuum cleaner and is not alone. Most cats seem terrified of it. However, over the years, she’s become less fearful of vacuuming and doesn’t hide like she used to. She still cowers under the coach when my neighbors set off fireworks, but
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges, but the companionship of a dog can offer significant benefits. Certain dog breeds are especially well-suited to provide the right balance of energy, friendship, and structure for individuals with ADHD. These breeds can help improve focus, provide routine, and offer emotional support. Here are 12 dog breeds
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The SpoTICAt Club would like to invite you to attend their Cat Show on December 9/10th 2023 at The Sports Connexion, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV83FL This is an International Cat Competition with more than 130 cats entered from the UK and Europe. The cats will be judged by International Judges who have travelled from Australia, the
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