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Robert Neal
location_onCave Creek, Arizona, United States
calendar_add_onMember since Feb 10, 2012
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Anemia in Horses
Anemia in horses is defined as low blood volume. There are a variety of different causes of anemia, and it usually occurs secondary to some other health issue the horse may be experiencing.
Abscess in Horses
An abscess is an accumulation of pus (dead white blood cells) that forms a lump internally or externally on your horse’s body.
Anemia in Newborn Foals
Neonatal isoerythyolysis (or NI) is a blood condition found in newborn foals. It manifests itself within the first few days of birth and is the result of a discrepancy between the mare’s blood and that of the foal...
Aflatoxin Poisoning in Horses
Aflatoxins are one of many different types of chemicals that have proven to be toxic to horses, and they can come in many forms.
Acorn Poisoning in Horses
While many animals in the wild depend on the acorn for their nutritional needs, the acorn poses a toxicity risk to some animals, including horses, cattle, goats, and sheep.
Is the Briard right for you?
Briards are strong, large, exuberant dogs. They can easily knock over a child and can set an adult on his or her backside. Briards must be trained, and that training, even with a puppy, takes physical strength.
9 Fun Facts About the Dik-Dik
Meet the miniature antelope so nice they named it twice. DIK-DIKS GET THEIR NAME FROM THEIR ALARM CALL. When frightened, they run in a zig-zag pattern at speeds up to 26mph and whistle through their noses, "dik-dik."
Devon Rex - Quite the Perfect Pet
The Devon Rex, the Pixie of the Cat Fancy, sports oversized ears on an elfin face with large impish eyes. This adorable combination only hints at the mad-cap personality within – a cross, some say, between a cat, a dog, a monkey, and Dennis the Menace.
Do Hedgehogs Make Good Pets?
The following are observations noted by one of the members who are also breeders of Hedgehogs..what's your experience with these super-cute little balls of prickles?!
Bearded Dragon Right for You?
The first thing many people ask when thinking about getting a bearded dragon is, “Are bearded dragons good pets?”. This is a very understandable question, since no one wants to get a pet then regret having it later on. Do the following seem like a fit?
Ferret Ownership: In-Depth
Have you ever looked at a ferret in a pet store and wondered what it would be like to own one? Or perhaps you have a friend who owns a ferret, and you've become curious about what kind of pet a ferret would be. The following is some basic information
Which Donkey Kicks Ass?
Gone are the days when the lowly long-ear’s only prospect was to be a beast of burden, banished to the fields. Today, donkeys are sought out as riding animals, livestock companions, novelty cart-pullers and flock guardians.
Why Degus Make Great Pets
If you're new to degus, you may be wondering what the big deal is. Of course all of us who have degus don't need to ask! Degus make the best pets simply because they fulfill all the 'ideal pet' criteria, and more...
Meet Dillie - the domesticated deer who eats linguine in her owners' bed
Dillie the deer acts just like a house-trained dog as she walks up the stairs and lounges around on her owner's bed. Living with vet Melanie Butera, in Canal Fulton, Ohio, four-year-old Dillie is so spoiled she is served linguine in bed.
White-Nosed Coati Coatimundi - Nasua narica
The Coati is a raccoon-like omnivore, but is more slender and possesses a longer snout. It is a nosy, busy little creature with an insatiable appetite. The Coati is gregarious and noisy as it travel about in groups of from 6 to 24, holding its tail almost
Do Chinchillas Make Good Pets?
Chinchillas are quick, perky little animals. I love them. If you have never met the acquaintance of one, they have a personality similar to a park squirrel.
11 Things No One Tells You About Owning a Cat
It's National Cat Day, everyone! Though if you own a cat already you know that every single day is a cat holiday in your house, whether you like it or not.
The Story of the Weeping Camel
The Story of the Weeping Camel (Mongolian: Ингэн нулимс, Ingen nulims, "Tears of the Camel") is a 2003 German docudrama distributed by ThinkFilm. It was released internationally in 2004. The movie was directed and written by Byambasuren Davaa and Luigi Fal
What About Camels
Dromedary (one-hump): Camelus dromedarius - Bactrian camel (two-humps, endangered): Camelus bactrianus. tall desert-dwelling creature, the camel has become an icon of the Asian and African deserts. Generally the camel is a pleasant animal.
BASIC FACTS ABOUT BISON
Millions of bison once thundered across North America. These massive animals, characterized by their long, shaggy brown coats, have poor eyesight but acute hearing and an excellent sense of smell.
Brush-tailed Bettong (Bettongia penicillata)
As its name suggests, the most distinctive feature of the highly threatened brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata) is the black crest of fur that extends along the end of its tail
Forgotten species: the wild jungle cattle called Banteng
Everyone knows the tiger, the panda, the blue whale, but what about the other five to thirty million species estimated to inhabit our Earth? http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0131-hance_fs_banteng.html
Giant Anteaters
Giant anteaters lap up thousands of ants and termites every day with their long tongues, but never destroy the insects' hills or mounds.
Q&A About Breeding Alpacas!
Breeding and Birthing - At what age do alpacas start breeding? How long is gestation? Do alpacas ever have twins? How do I get started if I want to breed alpacas?