http://www.gopetsamerica.com/rss/index.xml Cool facts about pets and animals, questions and answers - GoPetsAmerica.com en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 2:01:01 EST Sun, 19 May 2013 2:01:01 EST http://www.gopetsamerica.com/rss/gopetsrss.gif http://www.gopetsamerica.com/rss/index.xml . http://www.gopetsamerica.com/yorkshire-terrier/yorkshire-terrier-puppies.aspx Sun, 19 May 2013 03:21:10 EST Yorkshire Terrier dogs and puppies for sale. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/german-shepherd/german-shepherd-puppies.aspx Sun, 19 May 2013 04:21:10 EST German Shepherd dogs and puppies for sale. http://gopetsamerica.com/blogs/suddendeathdogs.aspx Sat, 18 May 2013 03:21:10 EST When he got up the next morning our Lily was dead. He didn't tell me until I arrived back home. He said that Tuesday night she was acting fine. She ate her dinner with no problem. She played with our little chauahuah some and she went to bed as normal and passed away during the night... http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/suddendeathdogs.aspx Mon, 06 May 2013 03:21:10 EST Its been more than a week since my 9 year old irish setter died and I don't know when its going to get better. I miss him every day. I don't know what went wrong. It looked like a classic case of bloat. He died overnite in my arms before we could rush him to any vet. But looking back he had been very prone to sleeping, weakness in hind limbs, inability to play fetch. I don't know what it was, but my baby never complained. Never whined even when he was in such great pain. He was the joy of our house and we loved him so much. My 11 year old golden retriever is in deep mourning. I worry for him as he has severe hip dyslpasia and can barely walk. I hope there is a happy place up there for these wonderful companions that fill our life with so much love. I imagine him running and playing and jumping in a beautiful green meadow and never pausing to rest. I hope he is happy. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/birds/index.aspx Fri, 26 April 2013 03:21:10 EST Seeds are a microcosm of microbes, with a potential of carrying a wide variety of bacteria, fungi, viruses and often nematodes. Aspergillus, Penicillium, Alternaria, Mucor and Eurotium are major storage fungi. Other pathogens include Botrytis and Fusarium species. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/toxoplasmosis.aspx Fri, 26 April 2013 07:21:10 EST All of us are familiar with a crazy cat lady, whether it' s a relative or a fictional character from television. You have probably wondered at one time or another why some women are so attracted to cats. Recent studies done at Stanford University suggest that these unhealthy obsessions with felines may be developed as a result of being exposed to a common parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. This organism is able to alter the human brain, resulting in behavior change. It is this alteration which is believed by some to create the deep attraction towards cats. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/amazing-dog-heroes.aspx Thur, 25 April 2013 07:01:10 EST Dogs have done some amazing, sometimes unbelievable, things that have saved human lives. In some situations, humans aren't nearly as smart as some dogs are. Dogs are not just nice, warm and fuzzy. For many people they are the only things that keep them going and literally save their lives. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/suddendeathdogs.aspx Thur, 25 April 2013 03:01:10 EST Sometimes you can blame yourself upon the loss of a dear one. It is almost like a loss in a football game, as coaches, and players, we try to evaluate the game. As we cut film, we see what went right and what went wrong. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/german-shepherd/german-shepherd.aspx Tue, 23 April 2013 04:01:10 EST I have had many dogs, and my German Sheppard is the smartest dog I know of. I also train all types of dogs so if you need help with your dog, I will be glad to give help so you know the proper why to train ... http://www.gopetsamerica.com/small-animals/rabbit/baby-rabbit-4-23.jpg Tue, 23 April 2013 05:01:10 EST This cute wild baby rabbit just left his nest, but he doesn't seem like he is ready to explore the big, scary world! http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=10 Sun, 14 April 2013 06:01:10 EST Unless peanuts are contaminated with mold toxins or bacteria, or a dog is allergc to them, peanuts and peanut butter are safe to for a dog to eat. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=9 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:09:01 EST Yes, you can give your dog robitussin maximum strength cough syrup to suppress a cough in a dog or cat, but you have to ask your vet about the proper dose for your dog. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=8 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:08:01 EST Some dogs just love to growl. Their growls may range from playful to serious. Generally dogs don't bite when a growl will do. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=7 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:01:07 EST The human being is the only animal that keeps members of other species for extended periods of time purely for enjoyment. The question of why we keep pets is an evolutionary mystery right up there with why humans are the only mammals with a complex symbolic language. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=6 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:06:01 EST To address any barking problem, it is important to first know why your dog is barking because solutions vary based on what is motivating the dog to bark. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=5 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:01:05 EST Apply cool compresses (not ice packs) for 20 minutes to relieve pain. Clip the coat over the burn and wash the skin gently with a surgical antiseptic such as dilute chlorhexidine solution. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=4 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:01:01 EST Seeing blood in your cat's stool can be scary, but it is unlikely to be a sign of grave illness. A cat with an irritated colon will pass bright red blood or clots. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=3 Sun, 14 April 2013 07:01:04 EST Rubbing the nose on the ground could be a sign of canine nasal mite infection. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/blogs/viewanswer.aspx?qid=2 Fri, 12 April 2013 03:18:01 EST The average guinea pig makes a many types of noise, each is meant to communicate something to her buddies and to humans. The squeal of a guinea pig is unmistakable. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/news/sleeping-with-dogs.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 01:01:01 EST Should your dog sleep on bed? About one-third of dogs that sleep inside spend the night on the bed, despite the difficulties it sometimes causes. Sharing your bed with a dog means hairy bed sheets and being awaken during the night by your dog circling, digging, or running in place to a dream. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/news/dog-lover-dating-problems.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 05:01:01 EST Eugene author and comedian writes book to help single moms tackle a very common dilemma. Date Me, Date My Dog: Finding Mr. Right for You and Your Pack is a LOL single woman's guide to dating that not only empowers you to hold out for a guy who loves you for the dog-loving woman you are, but also suggests ways to use your dog’s sensibilities to find Mr. Right for you and your canine kid. Are you stuck in the endless loop of hooking up with bad boys your Chihuahua “Charo” wouldn't even look twice at? http://www.gopetsamerica.com/news/dog-news.aspx Wed, 10 April 2013 09:01:01 EST There are specially trained dogs like emotional support animal (ESA) and psychiatric service dog (PSD). ESAs provide companionship, their presence offers calming effect, but PSDs act, it's about more than emotional support. A service dog may remind a person to take medications. Retrieve a medication bag, nudge the handler during a fear-paralysis stage, provide deep pressure therapy during a panick attack. Dogs can virtually bring down the walls of isolation. They don't judge, their love is unconditional. I can't imagine my life without my dogs. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/glomerulonephritis.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 06:34:01 EST A recent study of Bernese Mountain dogs, a breed predisposed to borreliosis (Lyme disease), suffer from glomerulonephritis. Leishmaniosis can also causes this disease. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/cancer.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 04:01:01 EST My collie mix Bell has been recently diagnosed with gastric carcinoma, a pretty rare form cancer. When he started vomiting and skipping his meals, I thought it was a reaction to vaccines. One day I noticed blood in his vomit and immediately took him to the vet. The tests showed that the cancer spread to his lymph nodes and Bell has a few weeks, 2 months max left. The vet said that rough collies and some other breeds such as Tervuren, standard poodles are predisposed to this form of cancer. I am devastated. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/cat-health/cat_disease_signs.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 03:01:01 EST When I was pregnant, my cat was so loving, always wanting to lie next to my belly. As soon as the baby came home, her behavior changed a lot. She even started hissing at me a couple of times when I knocked her off the baby's crib. I am very concerned. Is she jelous of the baby? http://www.gopetsamerica.com/cat-health/cat_disease_signs.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 03:01:01 EST It's normal for cats to get jealous when there's a new pet or baby or family member in their environment. Just pay lots of attention to your kitty and they will realize they're not being replaced. :) If it doesn't change or there are other signs, your cat could be sick though; ask your vet. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/cat-health/cat_disease_signs.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 03:05:01 EST Also, why KNOCK her off the baby's crib?? Talk to her gently and set her down saying no, don't go up there. You should also put double-sided tape on any surface you don't want her on and she'll stay clear of them, once that happens you can remove the tape. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/cat-health/cat-health.aspx Thur, 11 April 2013 01:01:01 EST If you ever noticed twitching facial muscles, a fixed stare, chewing motions and heavy dribbling in your cat, she might suffer from a form of epilepsy known as limbic encephalitis. Researchers believe that this form of epilepsy is fairly widespread in cats. Interestingly, a highly similar type of epilepsy occurs in humans: an inflammation in the brain that leads to epileptic seizures that affect only one side of the body. Normal anti-epilepsy medication has hardly any effect on this form of epilepsy, while immunotherapy showed some effectiveness. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/animals/arachnids.aspx Wed, 10 April 2013 2:01:01 EST I thought this spider is way too cool. Could this be a tarantula? http://www.gopetsamerica.com/animals/arthropods.aspx Wed, 10 April 2013 02:02:01 EST The ghost crab's Latin name means "swift-footed", it is called the ghost crab because it disappears so quickly from the sight, there one moment and gone in another, as it darts into a burrow or lies flattened just under the sand, with its pale color camouflaging it perfectly. The two dark spots on its longstalked eyes provide the only clue to its position. Ghost crabs are more terrestrial than any other species of crab in the Chesapeake Bay. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/animals/bird_records.aspx Wed, 10 April 2013 02:03:01 EST Since birds cannot talk, how does one decide if a bird has a good or poor sense of smell? Scientists have devised several tests. For example, kiwis were offered several identicl buckets filled with sand except that one contained worms. The kiwis ignored all the buckets except the one with food they preferred. In another type of test, food is soaked woth strongly scented solution distasteful to birds. Then trays with scented and unscented food were given to birds. If the bird turned away from the scented tray without tasting the food, then it was assumed that the sense of smell determined the choice. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/animals/canids.aspx Wed, 10 April 2013 02:05:01 EST The facts that dogs sprang from wolves probably no more than 15000 years ago is a miracle of evolution. Dogs, like some fantstic chameleon have taken on an endless variety of shapes. They may display the greatest variety of shapes of any mammal that has ever existed. Why is that? Darwin thought that evolution proceeded from the simple to the complex. Each new species was more sophisticated, more specialized than the one it replaced. It is certainly true with canids. The wolf has a basic predator shape. It is not a specialist, but rather a generalist. Wolves and their relatives haven't changed very much in the last 5 million years. Dogs have shapes and behaviors unheard of in the wolf. Take any specific behavior and there is a breed of dog that can outperform any wolf. Compared with wolves, sled dogs can run father, greyhounds can run faster, bloodhounds have a better sense of smell, borzois have more optical overlap. I have included a picture of a coyote. http://www.gopetsamerica.com/animals/elephants.aspx Wed, 10 April 2013 02:06:01 EST An adult elephant eats up to 600 pounds of grass, tree branches and bark each day. The trunk is very sensitive and has about 150,000 muscles. In Nepal, elephants are respected as gods. Elephant handlers bow to them, like they bow to the god Ganesh. The gods can be moody. Handlers need to be able to read and understand the elephant's vocalizations and body language, because a miscalculation with an angry or agitated male elephant weighing 11,000 pounds (5,000 kg) can result in injury and even death for the rider. The elephants learn to respond to more than 25 vocal commands from their handlers. To view a larger image, click it.