Recent questions tagged animal welfare

Description : Hi a friend and I are doing the science fair together and studying pigs and would like to know what tricks can pigs do and what abilities do they have

Last Answer : Pigs are very smart animals. They learn quickly, can be house-trained and can be taught any tricks dogs can do. Contrary to popular belief, they are very clean animals. Their skin is sensitive and ... have performed in circuses and at fairs. For more information, please go to our article on Pigs.

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Last Answer : There are dozens of books written by veterinarians such as "Careers in Veterinary Medicine" by Jane Carly Duncan and "Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine Careers" by Robert E. Swope. If you ... required to enter veterinary school. Ask if there is any required reading before applying.Good luck!

Description : If i take a picture of a cute pet poodle as i walk down the street, can i post it on my website or upload it to Facebook? Do animals have privacy rights if they have legal owners?

Last Answer : I don't think it's animal rights. From what I've read, it is illegal to post any photo without permission of the owner. You would first have to ask the owner if you can take the picture and then if you can post it.

Description : My hermit crab has only one claw. Did he lose it? It was already missing when I bought him from Petco.

Last Answer : Hermit crabs have 5 pairs of legs - 10 legs. They use mainly 4 pairs to move around. They have feeler hairs on their legs. The 2 back legs are very small. The 2 legs in the front are very large and used to grasp objects. You should check with Petco where you purchased him to find out what happened.

Description : I have an american bulldog that was born with a tail, but usually you don't see an english bulldog with a full tail. Are they all clipped or are they born that way? I think they are clipped...

Last Answer : English bulldogs are born with tails, but they are naturally short and usually tightly curled. Fortunately, tail-docking is outlawed in most countries so the English bulldog can keep his or her cute tail.

Description : What are some fun/good pet names?

Last Answer : How about some of these: Elvis, Smiley, Sunny, Poochie, Dante, Figaro, Bootsie, Spiderman, Fonzi, Slim, Toto, Oogy, Sprite, Boomer, Bubba, Ruffian. Hope this helps with a few.

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Last Answer : We need to know more information about what you are trying to write to give you a better answer. Unfortunately, there are tons of abuse stories out there. The best idea for a title would ... abuse, animal. Something like "Californa Man on Trail for Torturing Rabbits." Good luck with your article.

Description : Certain countries require that every dog and cat be microchipped upon purchase/adoption...how can I find out if this law exists in my country?

Last Answer : The United States does not require pets to be micro-chipped by law, but it is strongly advised! There are 4 types of Micro-chips available, each with a unique frequency. Most shelters and clinics ... are safeguards. If your pet is lost, the information in the microchip can reunite the two of you.

Description : Let's say you own a pet flounder or chicken, is it illegal to kill and eat it?

Last Answer : In the U.S. there is a law that prevents the sale of dog meat for commercial purposes. In India cows are considered sacred and are not killed for food. In some Asian countries dogs are actually raised for ... but I find it repugnant. And I stand by my beliefs as I have been a vegan for some time.

Description : I know California and Texa are known for very lax pet regulations...are there any Federal laws that override pet laws by state?

Last Answer : There are both federal and state laws governing the treatment of animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has enacted a number of animals welfare laws. Organizations that work towards humane treatment of all ... pet welfare differ from state to state, it's up to the animal's human to check.

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