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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why a child should have a pet‚ no matter what type of pet it is‚ a pet benefits a child in many ways. If your child is asking you for a pet‚ than it’s important that you really consider allowing them to have a pet. Whether it be a fish or a dog‚ many children will do all that they can to help take care of the house pets. So‚ it’s not like you will have to do all of the work yourself when it comes to taking care of the pet. If you are considering getting your child a pet‚ here are some reasons why
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March 16‚ 2011 Taking care of a pet Having a dog is a like having a child. It’s a full time job. It requires a lot of responsibility. All you need to know is what your dog needs are‚ then meet them. First step is picking the right type of dog. Also choosing a name that is suitable‚ that you can easily remember. Next finding a home‚ make sure that your pet home is secured. Whether it’s inside or outside. If its inside make sure your furniture or anything is
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Pet Stores in the USSeptember 2013 1 WWW.IBISWORLD.COM Lucky dog: Pet owners will invest in premium products as disposable income rises IBISWorld Industry Report 45391 Pet Stores in the US September 2013 Andy Brennan 2 About this Industry 15 International Trade 2 Industry Definition 16 Business Locations 2 Main Activities 2 Similar Industries 18 Competitive Landscape 30 Industry Data 2 Additional Resources 18 Market Share
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Pet Insurance in West Virginia West Virginia is an excellent state to raise pets in‚ whether they are indoor or outdoor ones. The weather conditions do vary‚ as summers can be hot and winters can be downright snowy and frosty‚ so it is important to choose a pet that you know you can care for no matter what the conditions. West Virginia also offers vast amounts of farmland for men and women who wish to raise outdoor farm animals‚ such as sheep‚ pigs‚ cows‚ horses‚ chicken and turkeys. Many also own
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Many people enjoy the company of a pet‚ whether it be a cat or a dog; these animals provide a person with companionship and affection. Pet owners become emotionally invested in their pets and treat them as if they are part of the family. Some pet owners will pamper and shower these animals with affection as well as let them have the run of the house. However‚ a person needs to remember animals do not function as humans or have the capacity to reason. There are people who believe wild or exotic animals
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Zenith Pet Foods‚ Inc.‚ a major distributor of dog food for show-dog kennels in the United States‚ we learn that the company is looking to expand its market into the Boston Area. In the beginning of the case we learned that Marketing Momentum Unlimited‚ a marketing and advertising consulting firm‚ is trying to help Zenith with entering in the Boston market. The sale of dog food in the U.S. is $7 billion total sales between the four dog food products offered‚ dry‚ wet‚ semi-moist‚ and dog treats‚
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Jane Doe English 2000 – 203 Teacher 27 April 2012 Argument Synthesis It is important to control the dog population without causing unnecessary or avoidable animal suffering. Stray dogs are not only seen as a nuisance‚ but also as a safety hazard. Veterinary services play a lead role in preventing diseases and ensuring animal welfare and are involved in dog population control‚ coordinating their activities with other competent public institutions and agencies. Local animal control organizations
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Pet Peeve: Public Display of Affection Isn’t it annoying when someone is trying to go to his or her locker before and after class‚ but could not because couples are making out in front the lockers? It is also annoying when people are holding hands and walking really slow and students who are trying to get somewhere are unable to do so. Public Display of Affection‚ a.k.a PDA‚ has always been controvercial. In fact‚ many are against it and believe there should be limits on PDA. Moreover‚ public display
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Animal Trivia Dogs * There are more than 150 dog breeds‚ divided into 8 classes: sporting‚ hound‚ working‚ terrier‚ toy‚ non-sporting‚ herding‚ and miscellaneous. * According to a recent survey‚ the most popular name for a dog is Max. Other popular names include Molly‚ Sam‚ Zach‚ and Maggie. * Dogs can vary in size from a 36 inch (150+ lb.) Great Dane to a 2 lb. Chihuahua. * Puppies and kittens can be adopted as early as 8 weeks of age. Until then‚ they should stay with their moms
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