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Ruppy the glowing puppy

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The worlds’ first transgenic dog, Ruppy (short for Ruby Puppy), produces a fluorescent protein that glows red under ultraviolet light. Ruppy and four other beagles are the first dogs to glow, though the experiment has taken place in other animals. They do their work at the Seoul National University in South Korea.

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Come See Birds and…Everything

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But we frame these birding highlights within a broader, more comprehensive experience, visiting world-class museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks. The ruins of the Roman city of Glanum are an excellent place to look for bee-eaters and nightingales. The post Come See Birds and…Everything appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

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False Pregnancies In Dogs

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A false pregnancy is a term used to describe a female dog showing signs of pregnancy, lactation and nursing, but never produces any puppies. Some dogs may experience a false pregnancy after every heat term because they have such strong mothering instincts that trick her into thinking she is actually going to give birth.

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10 Household Items that are Toxic to Dogs

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Everyone knows that young puppies keep you up all night, have to be let out to go to the bathroom every couple of hours, have accidents all over the house, chew on everything they can get their paws on (including cats), and don’t like being left alone at ALL. But how do you puppy-proof your home for your new family member?

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Socializing Your Canine Companion: How to Properly Socialize Your Dog

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If a dog has not had a lot of experience with strangers, new animals or loud noises, he can quickly become fearful. Socialization aims to combat this problem by exposing dogs to a wide variety of experiences. During this time, dogs learn more readily and are less likely to be frightened by new experiences. Loud and quiet people.

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November is Senior Pet Month

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For kittens and puppies, most any time is play time. Older pets still need love and attention, but they don’t require babysitting like a frisky puppy or curious kitten. When I look into the eyes of a senior dog, I see a world of experience and wisdom. The same is true for our pets. Laid-back lifestyle. Wisdom of the ages.

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Balanced Nutrition is the Key to a Healthy Diet

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Protein helps support lean muscle tissue for adult pets, and for puppies and kittens, protein nourishes growing muscle tissue. Vitamins support the immune system; minerals help puppies and kittens grow strong muscles and healthy teeth. If the vitamins levels are deficient, your pet could experience fatigue or weakness.

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