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Canine DistemperBy Ron SwerdfigerWhat is Canine Distemper?Canine distemper is a highly contagios disease caused by a virus (paramyxovirus) which attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervus systems of dogs. Although dogs are the most commonly affected, Canine Distemper is also seen in foxes, ferrets, mink and many other carnivores. These infected animals are often the cause of the spread of this disease to domesticated dogs.At normal temperature the virus can remain active in infected tissue for several weeks, provided the infected source does not dry out, or become exposed to ultraviolet radiation (sun light). At below zero, the virus can remain active for several months. At temperatures of 32 degress C or greater, the Canine Distemper virus will be destroyed very quickly. How can the Virus spread?Canine Distemper is spread through bodily secretions (nasal fluid for example} The most common form of transmission is airborne. Dogs become infected by breathing in particles Read the whole article...

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This is an 11 step guide to setting up a freshwater aquarium in your home.Equipment you will need:AquariumAquarium gravelAquarium filterReplacement filter mediaHeaterOther decorations (such as plants)Chemical test kitsFish foodAquarium vacuumFish netGlass Scrubber5-gallon bucketPasta strainerSTEP 1: Realize the responsibility involved. A tropical fish tank is just like having a dog or a cat when it comes to the amount of effort on your part. In order to have a successful fish tank you will have to work at it. Once a week, or at most once every two weeks, you will need to perform some kind of maintenance on the tank. Most of the time you will be performing water changes. You will also have to feed your tropical fish at least once a day. If you are up to the challenge, please proceed!STEP 2: Decide on an aquarium size. It's a good idea to have in mind what kind of Read the whole article...

Your cat, your loving and lovable family pet is not usually what you would call a bundle of energy. In fact she spends a good deal of the day taking a siesta. When she moves she does so at her own pace and in her own time. But should your sedate kitty have a whiff of catnip . . . well, wop bop a lula blim bam boom! The party is on baby. Suddenly your cat is rollicking and rolling around, frisky, excited and running about as if the clock had been turned back and she is a kitten once again. Then as little as two, but up to fifteen minutes later your cat is back to her slothful, normal self, the catnip effect completely worn off. What causes the catnip effect, why do cats react in to it in that way? First, not all cats do react to catnip. Read the whole article...