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Kitty Doors/Flaps

There are many varieties of cat doors/flaps available. You can purchase doors/flaps for windows, sliding glass doors and sliding windows, walls, screens, sash windows and just plain doors. There are electronic doors and magnetic doors. Some are even designed with tunnel sections. The biggest differences are probably in the locking mechanisms: No lock (these can […]

Role of Carbohydrates in Horses’ Diet

Cereal grains and forage in the horse’s diet provide the carbohydrates and starches which in turn give a horse the energy boost needed to perform whatever tasks necessary. If your horse is a worker or an athlete, s/he will naturally require higher amounts of carbohydrates. Horses that are retired, idle most of the time, rarely […]

Geocaching with Dogs

Geocaching is a word meaning geography (geo) and caching (hiding something). Geocaching consists of hiding a container at a specific spot and using GPS coordinates to locate it. Many participants in geocaching bring their dogs along to enjoy hunting the treasure and using the time for play and bonding. The caches are hidden in both […]