Bio Diversity Facts of the Month – July 2011

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Though the exact number is impossible to determine, an unprecedented mass extinction of life on Earth is occurring. Scientists estimate that between 150 and 200 species of life become extinct every 24 hours. Experts claim this is the sixth great …

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Puppies Learning not to Bite – Part II

Learning Bite Inhibition ‘Time Out’ Schedule Please remember this below schedule is a simple guideline and may require some supportive training and conditioning for your puppy to feel good about being handled and played with. When playing with your puppy …

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Puppies Learning Not to Bite – Part I

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There are two main reasons why a puppy will bite – play biting or protest biting. When puppies are with their litter mates – they are all using their mouths to figure things out and to instigate play. Some pups …

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What Causes Tear Stains in Dogs?

The red tear stain condition in dogs,  just below the eyes is called epiphora and its caused when wet facial hair from excessive tearing gets moist and thus becomes a breeding ground for a reddish type yeast bacteria. Not only …

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Are Natural Herbal Calming Tinctures Safe?

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YES, we think so. There must be a ton of stressed out pets out there because these days the market is being flooded by just about every concoction with an ‘all natural’ claim to calm your pet on the bottle, …

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