New Orleans Dining: From the Famed to the Obscure

Credit: photo by David Berkowitz Where to Eat in New OrleansIt is true that New Orleans isn't exactly suffering from lack of delectable eating establishments. There is the famous Mother's, where you can find arguably the best shrimp po-boy on the planet. There is the even more famous Caf Du Monde, where you can indulge yourself on the powder-coated...

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Canine Incontinence

Canine incontinence, often considered as a dog behavioral problem, is actually a medical condition that requires appropriate medical treatment. Although it is a more common problem among older dogs, it may also affect dogs older than the age of 2. Dog incontinence can also be urinary, since it is considered as a behavioral problem, it is often...

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How to Choose German Shepherd Puppies for Adoption

Did You Know?Adolf Hitler was one of the many owners that had a German Shepherd, with TV stars like Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart making it big during their viewing period.The Deutscher Schferhund which translates into German Shepherd dog, was first known to herd sheep, also protecting them from animals who tried to prey on them. These dogs...

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Interesting Facts About Frogs

9 Little Known Frog FactsIf you live in an area with lakes and trees, you've probably stumbled across a frog once or twice in your life time. They are actually pretty interesting creatures and have much different bodily functions than humans. This list is 9 facts that you may not have known about frogs. 9. Frogs belong to zoological class called...

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How to Reduce Fever in Dogs

Just like we humans, dogs too suffer from fever that could be caused by a number of reasons. Fever in dogs is an extremely important sign of ill-health of the dog and should not be ignored. Most commonly, it is a physiological sign of an inflammation or an internal infection. It may go unnoticed that your dog is suffering from fever, until...

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Appetite Stimulant For Dogs

Dogs are not naturally averse to food, as they are found to relish even garbage and other waste food products. But sometimes, you may find your canine getting disinterested in food, without any apparent reason. In such cases, you may try some appetite stimulants for dogs. However, before starting with such stimulants, you have to take your...

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Lipoma in Dogs

Lipoma is nothing but a benign tumor which is made out of the adipose tissue. These tumors are soft, painless and sometimes even movable. Lipoma is quite common in dogs, and if you have a dog, you probably might have noticed or rather felt these fatty tumors in your dog. Lipoma affects dogs irrespective of their breed so it doesn't matter if you have a St. Bernard or a Rottweiler. As the dog ages it is more vulnerable to these benign tumors like Lipoma. These tumors aren't life-threatening and most times it will not make a difference if you leave...

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Puppy Sneezing a Lot

Hi. I have a puppy and she is 9 weeks old. I've observed my puppy sneezing a lot and this has made me worry about it. Will the sneezing stop on its own or should I take her to a vet? Please help, why is my puppy sneezing and what are the causes? Sally, Indiana. The question asked by Sally is a common concern for many dog owners. Puppy sneezing...

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Harmful Foods For Pets

There are some things that just are not good for your precious animals. Learn the things that could really be harmful to your beloved pets. Garlic and Onions Giving your pet your leftovers may not be the best option and healthiest thing for your pet. If they get it every once in a while it is not a big deal, but having a constant diet containing...

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How to House Train a Dog

Have you just bought a home a little pup as your pet and are worried about it creating a mess in your house? Or is your dog already having 'accidents' and creating a mess all over. Such scenarios are fairly common among dog owners and it can be a real hassle to clean up all the mess, especially if it is on your expensive carpets or beautifully...

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Animals A To Z

This list of animals is great for when you want to teach your children about all the different animals of the world. From A to Z you can learn the different animals names and a few facts about them. Aardvark: Aardvarks are from Africa and are known as the ant eater. They are great at digging which makes it easy for them to find ants and other termites. Aardvarks will dig themselves a new hole nightly to sleep in. Bear: There are so many different types of bear in the world. Polar bear, black bear, grizzly bear and panda bear are just a few....

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Dolphins and a New View of Our Kind

Plus Additional Stories of other Empathetic Birds and Animals By: J. Marlando Introduction Ive been extremely fortunate in my life in that I have worked with animals a few times over the years. My earliest experience was when I was only 18 years old and was in charge of food and formulas for the Great Apes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado...

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Tips on Living in a Rural Cabin in Alaska

Living off the grid in Alaska can seem like a very great way to live. The thing is that people often do not realize how much work goes into living off the grid and in a remote cabin in rural Alaska. Here are some things to consider about living remotely in Alaska. No Road Rural Alaska living does not mean living near a small dirt road. Rural living...

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What Do Dogs Dream About?

What do dogs dream about? Well, before answering this question one must ask himself, "Do dogs dream?". Hugo 'barks', "Yes"!, they do. Hugo holds expertise in dog behavior issues and ardently believes that dogs have the ability to dream just like human beings. A starry night, four dogs sitting under the sky.... It was getting dark and four...

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