You know during our days life used to be..... Whenever I'm seated in the company of senior members of our veterinary society and one of them uses this phrase, it gets my antennae alert for a trip down the...
A blue whale weighs as much as three elephants
A bat can eat up to 1 thousand insects per hour
There are 1 million ants for every human in the world.
Dogs’ sense of smell is about 100, 000 times...
Most pet owners have always known about the benefits of companion animals, but many remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that can be gained just by the pleasure of snuggling up to a furry friend. These...
Need for a suitable environment.
Need for a suitable diet.
Need to exhibit normal behavior patterns.
Need to be housed with, or apart, from other animals.
Need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
Shadow game
The idea of this game is to get your dog to follow you willingly, not to drag your beloved beast around by his neck. Take the time to show him what you are doing rather than surprising...
Courtesy of Damndelicious
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds ground turkey
3 cups baby spinach, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup peas, canned or frozen
DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan of...
Chickens can show empathy
Like other mothers in the animal kingdom, female chickens (aka hens) are very protective of their young. Domesticated hens show clear physiological and behavioural responses when their chicks are even mildly distressed.
2. Chickens can speak...
1. Create a Routine
Your pet has to adjust to your routine, or your family’s, not vice versa. This makes it clear that you are in charge. This also sets their expectations on what activities they should do within the...
Cats do not ask for too much
Aside from food and a nice place to sleep in, cats don't ask for much. They are perfect for people who have a busy schedule - such as long hours at work....
By Kamau Mwangi
With disasters and pandemics comes along frustrations and life curve balls. Chaos ensue both in the minds of the people as well as in their actions. To say we have not experienced the blunts of COVID19 pandemic...