Fleas are a total nuisance, as those of us with pets will know. They're tiny, quick, and next to impossible to get rid of once they take up residence. But treating fleas effectively would probably be a whole lot easier if there weren't so many myths surrounding them. So, to help you in your quest against these pesky little bloodsuckers a...
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In 1991, following a series of savage dog attacks on children, Parliament took the decision to enact bans on four breeds of dog in the UK. This included the notorious Pitbull Terrier, the Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino and the Fila Brazileiro (the bans also extended to their mixes and any dogs boasting typical characteristics of the b...
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So many times I’ve heard it said – ‘crossbreeds are healthier than pedigrees.’ The argument is everywhere, but is it actually true? From what snippets I’ve read online, pedigree dogs cost more to buy, maintain and insure, get sick more often and live shorter lives. Crossbreeds, on the other hand, have i...
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If someone asked you to list popular symbols associated with Christmas, who would mention Rudolph? Shooting to seasonal stardom after his creation in 1939 by copywriter Robert L. May, ‘Rudolph’ has come to represent the festive magic of christmas, not just in the United States but across the globe. The chance creation of a...
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It is estimated that in the United States alone, some 6,000-7,000 tigers are privately owned as ‘pets’ in households and backyard enclosures. More tigers than are currently in existence in the wild in Asia. Other big cats, including lions, cheetahs and panthers, as well as bears, monkeys, alligators, and a variety of other...
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