Clicker training is a form of positive reinforcement in the field of operant conditioning wherein the clicking sound from a mechanical device marks a desired behavior in animal training. Contrary to popular belief, clicker training is not solely for dog training. This form of procedure is also popular among horses, cats and other pets. Originally, […]
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Laboratory studies of ingredients in seven popular flea and tick control products reveal adverse health effects in all animals tested. The effects of these well known and aggressively marketed products range from convulsions, body tremors and labored breathing to thyroid cancer, brain lesions, and liver and lung tumors. Yet TV commercials with trusty looking veterinarians […]
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One cannot underestimate the importance of the habitats one provides within the confines of the fish tank. It is a fundamental aspect that contributes to the success of the fishes you keep. Maintaining acceptable living conditions helps to ascertain that common fish diseases are kept at a low rate, with greater chances of survival rates […]
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The term heartgard is very close to what it is, a type of guardian for a precious heart. Specifically, it is a medication to protect dogs from heartworm, a particularly nasty creature that can make your beloved pet very sick.
To give you some background on the “opposition,” adult heartworms grow to be about six inches […]
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Before bringing your new dog or cat home, it is a good idea to shop for these basic pet supplies. These are the things any pet owner will need to make the dog or cat comfortable in its new home.
Something to feed your pet in will be needed, of course. These don’t have to be […]
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Alligators truly are nature’s best ambush predators. The simple fact that they have been existence since the age of the dinosaurs is amazing. Within this long period of time they have not at all changed except that they are a little smaller. If you can go back 100 million years ago and catch a glimpse […]
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