Germany Land of Castles and Wine

Germany is an historical country that is a great travel destination. There is so much to do there it is well worth the trip.The people are friendly and the food is wonderful. On the Rhine river the medieval Castles are amazing. There are Castles that that date back over 2,000 years. They are very romantic and historical. A hotel castle at Oberwesel...

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Oral Warts in Dogs

It is often assumed that warts are an infection affecting only humans. These warts may also make an appearance in dogs. You may observe small, round skin growths near the mouth of the dog. Young pups are more prone to these warts and they appear as patches of cauliflower on them. In older dogs, these warts have an irregular surface. These warts...

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Keystone Species - The Prairie Dog

Keystone Species - Vital To EcosystemsThe Prairie DogThe prairie dog is regarded as a keystone species. Keystone species are those which are crucial to the ecosystem in which they live; those species which have an impact which far exceeds what would be expected of the organism based on its size and/or numbers. Cassowaries and the mountain tapir are...

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Food Recipes for Dogs with Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis in dogs is a condition during which the pancreas becomes inflamed, releasing several digestive enzymes. It can range in severity from being very mild, to extremely dangerous. Acute pancreatitis can cause long-lasting damage to the surrounding organs. Chronic pancreatitis, however, is a recurring condition that occurs as a result...

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Dog Cold Symptoms

During winter or summer, you may find your dog sneezing. This makes you wonder if dogs can get cold? Yes, they do get colds after the temperature drops or due to seasonal allergies caused by pollens in air. There are many other factors that lead to dog cold. However, they do not catch a cold due to the same virus or bacteria causing cold in...

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Hypothyroidism in Dogs

The thyroid gland, located near the base of the neck, is responsible for producing thyroxine, a hormone that regulates the metabolic activities of animals. Hypothyroidism is a disease that is caused by lower or insufficient production of the thyroid hormone. It is a common health problem that equally affects both male and female dogs. Deficiency...

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Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs

As in case of humans, dogs too develop kidney disease. In fact, it is one of the common causes of death in older dogs. Kidney disease in dogs is classified into two types - acute and chronic. While acute kidney disease symptoms develop all of a sudden, chronic ones are found to develop gradually. It may take some weeks or even months for the...

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Four Helpful Truths About Blindness in Dogs

If you're reading this there's a good chance you've learned your beloved pet is blind, or at least losing some sight. I know how you feel. We've been through this with two dogs. One lost her sight suddenly from an injury. The other lost one eye at a time due to glaucoma. I won't lie, there will be an adjustment period. But please know that your pet...

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Tips to Keep Cocker Spaniel at Your House

Cocker spaniels are considered by canine experts as one of the mostintelligent breeds. As such, housebreaking a cocker spaniel puppyis comparatively easy considering its high level of intelligencecoupled with its equable temperament. Of course, many tips aboundas to the ways to effectively housetrain your puppy with thefollowing suggestions forming just the tip of the iceberg.Crate Training TipsIdeally, the best time to start crate training is when the cockerspaniel puppy is at least 7 weeks old. Premature separation posesthe higher likelihood...

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10 Reasons To Own Hedgehogs As Pets

Hedgehogs as PetsThe cutest pet in the world.10 Reasons to Own A Hedgehog 1.They are ridiculously cute! In my completely biased opinion, they are the cutest pet in the entire world, this is based purely on aesthetic values, They look cute, and the best thing about it that they know exactly how cute they are and use it to their advantage. 2. They take very little looking after, are easy to care for. They are really simple to look after, most of the time they will take care of themselves, they are nocturnal so come out in the early evening and go...

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How To Protect Your Pets at Christmas Festivities

Christmas is time for parties, celebrations and get-togethers for many people. For pets, it may mean tempting delicious and inviting aromas, delectable treats and foods in close proximity, new feet and personalities shuffling around the house and a new exciting challenge, the Christmas tree. Despite the possibly hectic pace of family and friends...

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Canine Cold Remedies

Canine cold is caused by a viral infection that attacks the upper respiratory tract of the dogs. The virus is highly contagious in nature. It may get transmitted from an infected dog to others through direct contact or it may get an air borne infection and pass it on to other dogs. It can be identified with some typical symptoms such as runny...

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Hawaii Self Storage

What is Hawaii Self Storage? If you have ever spent time in Hawaii, you know how enchanting the place can be; how it can capture your imagination and often keep you rooted there longer than you intended. If you find yourself moving to hawaii or simply having a hard time leaving the islands, you might want to look into Hawaii self storage. Hawaii...

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Dog Sickness Symptoms

I'd like to begin this article with a personal story about my truelove, Sunny. He's a 7 year old, white, Spitz and I love him to death. Every time I go back home, I can't help but hug and kiss him till he wishes to run away from me. On my last visit, I wasn't at home too often and would go out visiting my old friends. As I kept leaving him...

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Holistic Dog Food Recipes

With the growing concern about the diet of their pets amongst pet owners, many of them have chosen to substitute commercial pet food for a healthier, more holistic diet. Although many people might be unaware of it, the pet food available in the market contains artificial color, additives and preservatives. These dog 'fast foods' lead to many...

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Deafness in Dogs

You bring home a dog with lot of enthusiasm and thoughts that you will be able to play and have fun with it during your free time. Dogs are known to be great pets and are called 'man's best friends'. Nothing pleases them more than obeying their masters commands. But what if you suddenly realize that your pet dog doesn't always respond to your...

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What to Expect When Your Dog is Spayed or Neutered

Spaying and neutering your pets is incredibly important. There are so many dogs out there that don't have homes and who end up in kill shelters because people don't spay or neuter their dogs and can't handle the puppies that inevitably result. Therefore, if you have a dog, you should definitely consider getting him or her neutered or spayed....

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Food Recipes for Diabetic Dogs

Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be well managed with right food habits and living conditions. It's a lifestyle disease, which has even spread to domestic animals, such as dogs. This class of domestic animals suffer from two types of diabetes known as Mellitus and Insipidus. Among these Mellitus is a common type that affects many dogs....

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Pink Eye in Cats and Dogs

Pink eye is also referred to as conjunctivitis. It makes a pet cat or dog's eyes crusty and red, with an infection that harbors pus and fluid or moisture retention. The discharge that seeps from the eyes and moistens the outer surface, almost blocking vision, needs to be cleaned periodically with cotton and warm water. There are a number of...

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How to Shave Your Shih Tzu

No matter how cute and adorable Shih Tzu puppies and dogs may look with the long fur, the fact remains that it can get very difficult to groom them. Their fur needs to be combed at least twice a day, which is a lot more than most of us can provide, considering our work schedule and other chores. Secondly, the excess fur makes them feel extremely...

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