4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 21, 2012

Lick granuloma is a serious skin problem in dogs and occurs when dogs continuously lick a certain area, which then becomes inflamed and sore. The most common cause of lick granuloma is psychological, usually due to stress, boredom or a compulsive behaviour. Hot spots can also lead to lick granuloma.

Vet 100

Vet Soreing Psychology Wounded 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

But, pets also become bona fide family members with which we establish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily positive physical and psychological impacts on humans. While people with dogs often experience the greatest health benefits, a pet doesn’t necessarily have to be a dog or a cat.

Pets 100

Pets Emotional Dogs Cats 100

Animal Ethics

APRIL 19, 2016

Elephants, great apes, orcas, dogs, cats, and many other animals can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and compulsive disorders. "There is no longer dispute among serious scientists that humans aren’t the only animals who have the capacity to suffer physically and mentally.

For Animals 40

For Animals Apes Psychology Suffering 40

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. From rescued puppy mill dogs, to people who felt rescued by their dogs, the stories all have one thing in common; rescue dogs rule! Lost Souls: Found!

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Boston Rescue Adoptable 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The height of a birdcage can affect your bird’s psychology. Birds could get scared by something outside like dogs or storms. A good deal of consideration needs to go into where you place your birdcage. Your fine feathered friend’s attitude and even health could depend on it. Here are a few factors to consider: Height.

Psychology 100

Psychology Cooking Suffering Pets 100

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Likewise, athletic, intelligent herding dogs will do far less damage to your home if you tire them out with exercise and engage their minds with challenges. Pay attention to pet psychology, and you’ll find a lot more respect paid to your possessions in turn. Dog photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Pets 100

Pets Psychology Cats Rats 100

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. See a video on how dogs think like us.

Wolves 100

Wolves Fox Dogs Puppies 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Additional on-going activities, such as community dog-walking programs, will debut in specific markets in the coming months. .; Chicago; and Portland, Ore. Washington, D.C. – The YMCA of Silver Spring, October 24. Nashville, Tenn. – The Brentwood YMCA, November 6. Portland, Ore. Spring 2011. Mars Petcare and Human-Animal Interaction.

Pets 100

Pets New York City Portland Chicago 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2016

And, although these days I like to switch it around, sometimes using National Geographic or Stokes or a specialty guide or my Sibley phone app, that creased, dog-eared, red library tape bound book is still the field guide I keep in my car or slip into my suitcase for a trip to anywhere east of the Rockies.

North America 158

North America 2003 Birds America 158

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Or new markets could be found among the countries of the world where meat consumption is slight; more need for meat could be produced among nonvegetarians and dogs and cats. Or the same number of meat-producing animals could be produced and fed the same amount of grain, but new markets could be found for meat and new needs created.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Meat Cattle 40