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Cat in a Tree? What Goes Up Doesn’t Necessarily Come Down!
Monday, October 31st, 2005
Not long ago, our cat climbed the tall trees around our house and refused to come down.
We tried all the tricks:
Opening a can of tuna and putting it at the base of the tree.
Standing below and sweet talking it.
Leaving it alone till it figured out how to come down on its own.
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Winter Birds in Minnesota [a poem with a commentary]
Monday, October 31st, 2005
Winter Birds in Minnesota
High above winter’s frosted trees
Above the Mississippi,
Clouds thaw,
In the afternoon sun—
Fly! Fly low winter birds of Minnesota
Fly low: chipper on, wave
Those rusted wings waiting for spring
Fly low: fly low, play your
Games of ‘Hide and go seek,’ defying
The frail soul in this land of cold
Of arctic winds: and bleak snow […] -
Dog Possessed
Monday, October 31st, 2005
The word Dog brings a smile to many a person’s face. Those lovable scamps, although it’s a cliché, are truly man’s best friend. Why do you ask? Simply put because most dogs want nothing but to provide happiness and bring joy into our lives. Unconditional love wrapped up in a small […]
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Pet Medications
Monday, October 31st, 2005
Pets bring a lot of happiness into our lives. In return, we need to be very responsible and committed to their health and happiness. A pet requires vaccinations, supplements, emergency medication, flea preventives, de-worming, heartworm prevention, and more. All of us would like to see our pets with healthy skin, shining eyes and good teeth.
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Dogs and Children - A Good Combination?
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
Some people may think that it an anomaly that we often hear stories of dogs attacking children and yet, parents still choose to bring dogs into their families with little thought of the possible adverse consequences.
The vast majority of families with a dog will thankfully never have to deal with any of the terrible situations […] -
Raising Vinegar Eels For the Aquarium
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
It is a well known fact that feeding live food to your fishes will help them to grow better, show better coloration, and improve vigor. Fish love a variety of foods, and live foods are more closely related to what they feed on in their natural habitat. Although raising live foods can take […]
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Feline Asthma - Investigation and Treatment
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
It is quite common for cats to present to veterinary clinics with a chronic cough or wheeze. The problem may be constant or just recur from time to time, and can range from mild to severe. Clinically the disease may resemble human asthma, but the term feline asthma can be misleading as there are a […]
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Dog Apparel and Dog Dresses - Get Your Baby Girl Ready for Fall
Sunday, October 30th, 2005
In a few short months, autumn will be upon us and it will be time for a chill to fill the air. When this happens, hounds across America have an extra layer put on by their owners to help fight the cold. With all the fashions available today, your canine can look great and stay […]
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Pampered Pets Get A Bling Makeover From Ms. BB
Saturday, October 29th, 2005
Tell me Daahling, have you noticed your pet likes to pretend she is walking the red carpet? Does she strut around the house with head up, purrrfect posture, and tail waving high? This is pet speak for “Look at me ~ I am a star! And, by the way, I expect […]
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Waukesha Day Care Services For Your Dog
Saturday, October 29th, 2005
The Waukesha kennel club provides a dog day care program founded in 1961 and is a non-profit organization. Members of the kennel club are breeders, exhibitors and AKC judges. They commonly participate in hunting tests, dog shows and obedience trails to name a few. The Wisconsin based kennel club contributes to the advancement and development […]