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Breast Cancer in Pets

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In fact, I experienced it first hand when my pet rat developed breast cancer late in her life. BREAST CANCER IN PETS FACT SHEET. Many people don’t realize that pets can also suffer from breast cancer. Mammary exams for pets are important and early detection is key. That simple decision can save a pet’s life.

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The Parable of the Goat Mites

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And so, the foxes and shrikes endemic to the island began to suffer as the greenery went. And so, most had been neutered, adopted out to soft-hearted landowners as odd pets, conversation pieces. And so, a breed association formed to preserve these goats. (No Also, they were infested by a species of ear mite unknown to science.

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Seizures In Dogs: Could Your Dog Have A Seizure?

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A dog having a seizure may appear anxious just before the event occurs and your pet may come to you looking for help. After a seizure, take your pet to the vet as soon as possible. Here are some of the most common causes of/risk factors for seizures in dogs: Breed Susceptibility. Vomiting may also occur.

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Westminster Weekend and a Purina Giveaway! #wkcdogshow

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Here’s a list of all the broadcasts for this year’s Westminster show: First-ever Masters Agility Championship at Westminster presented by Purina Pro Plan Saturday, February 8 — Airing LIVE on FOX Sports 1 from 7-9 p.m. ET (check your local listings for the channel). Pro Plan Twitter. Pro Plan Facebook. Pro Plan Instagram.

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The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind

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In some cases, their research suggests that our pets are manipulating us rather than welling up with human-like feeling. They decided to study foxes, which are closely related to wolves and dogs. The Russians began by breeding a group of foxes according to one simple rule: they would walk up to a cage and put a hand on the bars.

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Invasive species in Australia

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European Red Foxes were brought into Australia in the 1850′s for recreational hunting and soon spread rapidly. We have seen them on remote beaches hunting shorebirds and taking their eggs and they have been responsible for much of the egg loss in breeding Pied Oystercatchers along the Broome coast.

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Thank a lemming

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They breed up here, and spend their winters (usually) in the lower reaches of the Arctic and near polynyas (year round ice free waters) such as the North Water Polynya between Ellesmere Island and Groenland. They are able to breed at the age of 5-6 weeks so it is easy to see, given the right conditions how quickly their population can grow.

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