Pets as carriers of soil inhabitant microbes into our homes GIZELL VASQUEZ Biology department‚ Pathogenic microbiology‚ Crosby Jones‚ Angelo State University‚ San Angelo‚ TX 76909 There are approximately 78.2 million owned dogs in the United States (1)‚ and according to the United States government the current population of the nation is 308.7 million. The portion of dogs to humans is 4:1. These statistics are of importance because these pets physiologically observed their environment by smell
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In this world with many different types of animals to choose as a pet‚ the best suited pet for a most people is a dog. Unlike other pets‚ there is a variety of dog breeds‚ each with a range of physical and mental characteristics. Dogs are the most commonly liked pet‚ able to be trained to do many different things that humans can enjoy and find useful. Research has shown that the companionship of a dog can be therapeutic and even bring stability to a persons life. These are some traits that distinguish
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Jeff Kampinga Why Pet owners Should Spay/Neuter Their Pet Topic: National Organization: Problem/Solution Specific Purpose: I would like my audience to understand the importance of spaying/neutering their pets. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Each day 10‚000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70‚000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist‚ there will never be enough homes for all the animals. B. Relevance: These are not just the offspring of
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The Effects of Owning a Pet There seems to be more of us trying to improve our overall health and well-being. Discovering new ways to improve our lives‚ weather it is emotionally‚ physically or mentally. All of which are important to living a healthy life. In this essay‚ I will discuss a few of the many benefits of owning a pet. Showing you all the benefits of your furry companion‚ you have waiting for you at home. I will begin with how owning a cat or dog has been shown in numerous ways
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This is the story about the first time I got a pet. my name is Hugo Lambrechts and here is where it all began. Last night at around 12:00 pm I was about to go to bed when I saw a present on my bed from my Mom .When I opened my gift I saw a toy elephant inside. I saw it and I stared for quite some time‚ took a big breath and smiled. When I was about to go to bed I was dreaming of having a pet elephant and how it would be to have an elephant for a pet. The next morning‚ it was my birthday
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The companionship between owner and pet promotes healthy living for the elderly and even for children. Studies have shown that children growing up with a pet in their environment develop better social skills and have a greater respect for all living things around them. They will learn that animals consistently show non-judgmental love and loyalty that will transpire into the life of the child and their interaction with people. For some children‚ they will have an opportunity to witness birth and
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Animal experimentation is procedures performed on animals for purposes of research into diseases‚ cosmetics‚ household cleaners‚ food additives‚ and pharmaceuticals. The most common species tested on are mice‚ fish‚ rats‚ rabbits‚ guinea pigs‚ hamsters‚ farm animals‚ birds‚ cats‚ dogs‚ mini-pigs‚ and chimpanzees. It is predicted that more than 115 million animals worldwide are used in laboratory testing every year (PETA) . Most people don’t consider that animals undergoing experimentation are being
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Animals deserve rights because just like humans‚ they feel excruciating pain‚ suffer and have feelings. One would argue that animals don’t experience emotions? But the answer is of course they do. It is emotions that allow animals to display various behavior patterns. According to the theory of utilitarianism‚ all sentient beings should be given consideration in the society and this includes both animals and humans. Also‚ animals cannot speak for themselves and for this reason they should be treated
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In Pet Sematary‚ the main focus is to concentrate on a major theme in the world’s mythologies and in traditional horror dealing with burial and resurrection. In Pet Sematary‚ the director concentrates on a major theme in traditional horror because it’s good to have change and a combination of traditional horror. Pet Sematary is a scalp tingling horror movie of the supernatural. Resurrection occurs often in the movie from the burial. “Pet Sematary is a not only a film about
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Should animals have rights? A lot of people would say no because humans are the top 10% of the food chain‚so does this give us the right to take away animal rights? The answer is yes ‚ imagine a society where humans‚ who are superior to animals‚ have to abide to the same rules as an animal. Animals should not have a bill of rights because God gave humans superiority over other animals‚ Animals don’t respect our rights‚ If animals have rights‚ then so do vegetables‚ and humans and animals differ greatly
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