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May 2, 2024 | 
thesprucepets.com | Adrienne Kruzer
Flat-faced, smushed-snouted, brachycephalic, short-nosed—no matter what you call them, these flat-faced dog breeds are known for their distinct skull shapes and facial features. While these facial features make them beloved breeds, they may also snore, have exercise and heat limitations, and are prone to breathing complications. Here's everything to know about these 19 flat-faced dog breeds and how to care for their unique health challenges.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
thesprucepets.com | Adrienne Kruzer |Abbie Harrison |Nelva Bryant
Flea treatments for cats, including preventatives, are available in a variety of forms, including as a topical solution and as an oral treatment. Fleas can transmit serious diseases to your cats, making preventative treatments a useful tool for cat owners with animals at risk for picking up fleas. “There are shampoos, dips, sprays, powders, and topical or oral preparations available to prevent and treat fleas on cats," says Laurie Hess, DVM.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
msn.com | Adrienne Kruzer
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Adrienne Kruzer
Including the Samoyed, husky, Russian toy, and more. Isabella Sthl / Getty ImagesRussia is the largest country in the world and in addition to having a hand in creating submarines and radios, this country has created many dog breeds. Russian dog breeds are as varied as the country's landscapes, from fluffy, snow-loving dogs like the Samoyed, vocal dogs like the husky, or even tiny canines like the Russian toy. Learn more about these 15 Russian dog breeds.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
thesprucepets.com | Adrienne Kruzer
Russia is the largest country in the world and in addition to having a hand in creating submarines and radios, this country has created many dog breeds. Russian dog breeds are as varied as the country's landscapes, from fluffy, snow-loving dogs like the Samoyed, vocal dogs like the husky, or even tiny canines like the Russian toy. Learn more about these 15 Russian dog breeds. If you think of a white and fluffy dog, you're probably picturing the classic Samoyed.
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
msn.com | Adrienne Kruzer
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
thesprucepets.com | Adrienne Kruzer
Most animals, including humans, natually lie down on their backs, sides, or even stomachs when they sleep but birds aren't like most animals. Birds are unique animals with feathers, wings, and beaks and these qualities alongside the environments they live all contribute to how a bird sleeps. Learning more about the normal sleep behaviors of birds can help you identify signs that may indicate a problem or provide you with ways to help your bird become better rested.
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Jul 24, 2023 | 
yahoo.com | Adrienne Kruzer
The Do's and Don'ts of Feeding Fruits to HamstersCatherine Falls Commercial / Getty ImagesReviewed by Natasha DiehlHamsters are popular pets for both kids and adults. Hamsters don't take up much space, there isn't much of a time commitment when it comes to caring for them, and they look super cute when they are stuffing food into their cheeks. But can hamsters eat fruit? Fruit is a great option to share with your hamster, but not all fruits are safe for hamsters.
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Jul 24, 2023 | 
thesprucepets.com | Adrienne Kruzer
The Spruce Pets uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. WebMD. “Which Fruits Have the Most Sugar?” Accessed July 10, 2023. https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-fruit-sugar. Cooperman, J. M., H. A. Waisman, and C. A. Elvehjem. “Nutrition of the Golden Hamster.” 52, no. 3 (March 1, 1943): 250–54.
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Jul 20, 2023 | 
reportwire.org | Adrienne Kruzer |LVT David Prado
A Republican state lawmaker accused of being a “groomer” for wearing pink to raise breast cancer awareness is turning the tables on his accuser and wielding the smear to raise more money. Mississippi State Senator Jeremy England said in a Facebook post on Wednesday that he was “being bullied” and “receiving threats” after being called a “groomer” in a tweet by a fellow Republican who supports a different candidate for Mississippi lieutenant governor than the one backed by England.
