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Popular Exotic Pets: Capybara Stick Insect Donkey Hedgehog Goats Pigs Sugar Gliders Wallabies Skunks Ferret An exotic pet is an animal which is not usually kept as a pet. This definition is inexact, since most pet stores call any animal other than cats, dogs, small rodents, small birds or fish as “exotic,” and others might […]
Possible Link Between PBDEs and Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer in humans and hyperthyroidism in cats are on the rise. Hyperthyroidism in cats is usually caused by a benign tumor. The link between the diseases appears to be PBDEs (poloybrominated diphenyl ethers) used as flame retardants in many types of consumer products such as furniture, pajamas, other clothing and so on. Samples of […]
Riding Behaviors on the Trail
Here are some suggestions from horse behavior experts on correcting problems that may arise while trail riding. Barn Sour – Because horses are herd animals, they may be reluctant to leave the barn and their pals. Lead your horse out of the barn to the point where s/he becomes nervous. Make sure it’s a safe […]