The results of a government-funded study show that very high doses of an avian influenza vaccine, supplied by Sanofi-Aventis, are needed to produce an immune response that should guard against the virus. 54% of the volunteers received two shots of 90 micrograms each, 28 days apart. A typical flu shot is 15 micrograms. Based on the requirements seen in the study, the U.S. government's current stockpile of vaccines would provide...more
Grooming is considered an important aspect of your pet dog's health. It is important that you take good care of your pet dog to ensure that your pet is happy and healthy. Dogs that are regularly groomed are healthier and look shinier since good grooming also stimulates blood supply to the skin. If you are looking for proper dog grooming tips, you have come to the right place. Dogs are man's best friends. What better way to build a special bond...more
The haunting and eerie howling of the dog would keep fearful people awake all night. It will be noticed that dogs have the tendency to do what other dogs are doing. The barking of one dog will entice other dogs to bark too. One dog will howl and all the other dogs in the neighborhood will howl as well so that it would seem as if you are in the middle of a horror movie scene. The howling of the dog is associated with many eerie superstitious beliefs. These folk tales have no scientific basis but it is understandable for a person to be nervous if the howling of the dog is heard especially on a silent and rainy moonless night.Howling is a behavior that was inherited by modern day dogs from the wolves. These primitive dogs use howling as a form of communication. The wilderness is a vast area and barking may be ineffectual in calling the attention of other wolves. Wolves that were separated from the pack can communicate with other wolves by howling. Dog owners would always want to have the pet around thus, modern day dogs don't need to howl as there will be no need to find the pack members. Pet dogs though are still heard howling.Howling is one form of communication that was learned by...more
It is quite understandable to see nice discomfort on pet owners as they watch their pet scratch themselves endlessly, in a scratching frenzy that goes past hair removal, and scratch their pores and skin so hard their hurt their pores and skin to the point blood spurts out. This spot, void of any hair, and resembling an lively volcano is commonly...more
You'll be surprised by how many people are captivated by hummingbirds. Some to an extent that they'll do whatever they can to lure these birds into their garden. So what does one do to draw these fragile birds down from the sky?Learn these techniques so you can become closer to your favorite birds:Feed ThemFlower nectar and sugar water are their...more
Aggressive behavior in dogs can be due to several factors. Often, the trigger is something from the dog's past that was never addressed. Other times the difficulty might be an issue of dominance between owner and dog. The thing about aggressiveness in dogs is that it needs to be addressed immediately. Dogs who are allowed to behave aggressively over a long period of time might very well become unsafe.Where the Tendency toward Aggression Comes FromAggressive behavioral tendencies can be seen when the dog is only 6 weeks of age. Puppies of this age have reached a critical development phase, one which requires socialization and training to stave off inappropriate behaviors such as biting human beings. This training stage needs to go on a minimum of 8 weeks, but can continue on. The bottom line is that in order to avoid future aggressive behavior in your dog, be certain that your puppy is correctly socialized with both other dogs and people at least by the time he is 14 weeks old.Extrapolating this information, this points to a number of things. One, a puppy should never be exited from its litter prior to the age of 8 weeks. The second thing to keep in mind is that rough...more
Bathing your dog is a necessity every four weeks or so and for some dogs who like to play in the mud and the great outdoors perhaps even more often. Bathtubs for humans are not the most convenient set ups for dog baths. Dogs don't like to slip so...more
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A new puppy can be an enjoyable experience. However, it is not enjoyable if they are not properly trained. Here are some tips that you may wish to add to your dog training guide.Learning the proper place and timeOne of the most important things for...more
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