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Whisker Fatigue in Cats

Sounds weird, but whisker fatigue is actually a condition that affects some cats. At the tip of each whisker there is a sensory organ called a proprioceptor. The proprioceptors send messages to the cat’s brain and nervous system. A cat’s whiskers are so sensitive that they can even register slight changes in air currents. Whiskers […]
Companion Dogs Dog Breeds Portuguese Dogs

Portuguese Water Dog

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Companion Height: 20-23 in. Weight: 40-60 lbs. Life span: 10-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes Now that the First Dog, Bo, is a Portuguese Water Dog, I expect this breed to become very popular. What is the origin of the Portuguese […]
Fish Fish 6 inches and under

Skunk Tilefish

Males and females are both 4.7 in. Fairy Wrasses and territorially aggressive species such as Surgeons may cause conflict. Minimum tank size is 66 gal. for one, 120 gal. for a pair. This fish does best when housed in a pair or a group. Found in the Western Central Pacific, this fish is difficult to […]