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Giardia
Giardia is a parasite, a protozoa (one-celled organism) that lives in the small intestine of cats and dogs (it affects humans too). Giardia are present throughout the U.S. and other parts of the world. Infestation usually occurs when water containing fecal matter of fish and other animals is ingested. Contaminated food can also be a […]
Sanshu
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard dog, Companion Height: small, 16-18 in., large, 20-22 in. Weight: 44-55 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Sanshu? The Sanshu was developed in 1912 in Japan. It is believed to be a […]
Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
The United States is considering a ban on the use of wild animals in traveling circuses. The ban already exists in many countries throughout the world. While the circuses of ancient Greece and Rome featured trained animals, circuses originally began with acts by jugglers, acrobats, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers and clowns. In other words, the […]