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AVMF donates to Turkey, Syria to aid earthquake relief

AVMA News

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) and Merck Animal Health announced April 5 that they are donating $100,000 to support recovery efforts and care for animals in the wake of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Going back to that assumption that birds don’t have a sense of smell, it can be traced to John James Audubon (of course), who performed several experiments with Turkey Vultures and concluded that the vultures used sight, not scent, to find food. Also tubenoses and Kiwis can smell very well.

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Rehabber Slang Part 2, etc.

10,000 Birds

“Ramousky,” wrote Erin Smithies-Baker, referring to the enrichment idea her colleague Lisa Kelly came up with for their unreleasable Turkey Vultures. For non-chef readers, if there are any, turducken consists of a deboned chicken stuffed into a deboned duck, which is then stuffed into a deboned turkey. Crows hold on and twist!”

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A Chance for Bliss

4 The Love Of Animals

Currently, A Chance for Bliss sanctuary is home to 96 residents including 25 horses, 22 dogs, 8 goats, 7 pot belly pigs , 4 sheep, 2 steers, 5 ducks, 5 geese, 5 cockatiels, 4 rabbits, 3 chickens, 3 cats, 1 turkey, a one-winged pigeon, Hines, and a turtle, Bart. Many of the dogs also have special medication needs.

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A fit Fido

4 The Love Of Animals

Philadelphia, PA—April 2, 2009— According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 35 percent of the total pet population is overweight or obese. By giving him beef one month, lamb the next month and turkey the next, etc., HOW TO HAVE ONE FIT & FABULOUS FIDO.

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Nutrition for Dogs: Choosing the Right Food for Your Canine Companion

4 The Love Of Animals

Similarly, these ingredients may increase parasite infection, increasing the money you must spend on vet care and pet medications. Some studies indicate that excessive use of preservatives causes cancer and other illnesses in dogs. Special Formulations Added to Dog Food.

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

Animal Ethics

332-3) Those are all compelling reasons to not feed your children meat (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, etc.) There simply is no dispute in the medical community that human breast milk is the best food a human infant can be fed. Children stay in better calcium balance when their protein comes from plant-based sources. (pp.

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