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Fishing can be a relaxing and rewarding pastime, but choosing the right bait for freshwater fishing can make all the difference between a successful trip and a frustrating day on the water. In this article, we’ll discuss the factors that affect freshwater fish behavior, the types of bait available, and tips for choosing the right bait for your next freshwater fishing adventure.Understanding the Behavior of Freshwater FishFactors Affecting Fish Feeding HabitsThe feeding habits of fish are influenced by several factors, such as water temperature, time of day, and the availability of food sources. Understanding these factors will help you choose…
A recent dog food recall has the pet industry talking. Some people may think that raw food is likely to be the face of a recall, but that is not the case. According to The Raw Dog Food Truth podcast, 66% of all pet meals in the last 10 years were kibble-related. Even more surprising, 98% of pathogenic bacteria (salmonella, listeria, or E. coli) recalled in 2021 are for kibble. Feeding kibble is easy and economical. It also seems safe, because the kibble is already cooked. However, kibble can contain traces of bad bacteria. You don’t touch cooked hamburgers with…
Featured Articles To Catch Bubbles Under Snow, Great Gray Owls Must Overcome Acoustic MirageNew research into the unique ways snow distorts sound offers new clues about the unusual hunting strategies of a winter ghost—the Great Gray Owl. By Rebecca Heisman A Fifth of All Bird Species Occur in Cities. Can City Living Be Easier?Scientists studying birds in urban areas are finding some unique evolutionary adaptations to city life—and they say it’s time for cities to make some adaptations for birds. By Kathi Borgmann Macaulay Library’s Best Bird Images 2024There are more than 50 million images in the archives of the…
The poem “Rainbow Bridge” is iconic. Every pet lover who has loved and lost a beloved pet family member has probably seen this poem – at the vet’s office, from a friend, in a card or email perhaps? What you may not have noticed is that the author of the poem has always been considered “anonymous,” that is, until now thanks to a man named Paul Koudounaris.Paul, an art historian and author from Tucson, Arizona, spent a decade researching and verifying the poem’s authorship before discovering its true author, Edna Clyne-Rekhy.The History of the “Rainbow Bridge”Edna Clyne-Rekhy, now 82 years…
This testimonial came to us after a routine customer service call with Michael. We were certainly glad to call because that’s when we learned the story of Michael and his two adopted dogs Kenai and Diego on the same day 13 years ago. Kenai is a small Rottweiler mix at only 60 pounds and Diego is a Springer Spaniel. They are siblings from different mothers. This story is quite remarkable, as Micheal told us, “Glyde is not just life CHANGING — it’s life-SAVING!” Since November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month, it’s a perfect time to introduce you to these…
How I keep my dog healthy and active naturally Who knew that attending an interval training class the other day would lead to sharing Pax’s wellness routine and eventually my own? I love going to these classes because it gives me a chance to hang out with fun people while getting my heart rate up, which, as many health experts say, is essential for health and longevity. life. During one of the classes, my coach Nicole and I started chatting, and I mentioned that I’ve been a vet for 35 years. “How old are you?” he asked me. “I will…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Let’s be honest about one thing — when it comes to dog toys, it can be really hard to find a toy that can handle gnawing, biting, pulling, and general rough play. Dogs can be fierce with their toys, which is why you want to invest in a toy that will really last. Fortunately, we’re here to help. We’ve tracked down the dog toy shoppers who love it and their dogs love it, and this Amazon’s Choice pick is…
While pets such as dogs and cats can easily find qualified veterinarians, exotic animals are a bit more difficult. If you have a snake, bird, gerbil, chinchilla, or other pet, you want an exceptional veterinary doctor with the experience and knowledge so they can provide your pet with quality care. To help make sure you find a great exotic animal hospital in Orlando, here are a few things to keep in mind. They Can Provide Emergency Care Exotic animal specialists are few and far between, and those you do find may not have the means to handle an emergency. Unfortunately,…
The post in question was put up on Sunday. The angler said he caught a 9.1-pound, 27-inch, walleye from Great Sacandaga Lake, a very large specimen for that lake.Within minutes, the Facebook floodgates opened wide, racking up nearly a thousand “likes,” over 200 comments and dozens of shares at breakneck speed.The original poster was immediately attacked and called a liar, which, in essence, he was, but not in what everyone believed. Everyone called him out for lying about the whereabouts of the catch, saying the fish came from Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario and not Great Sacandaga Lake, going so…
Dear Purina Pet Food, It is unfortunate that you continue to insult pet owners by mislabeling the many consumer reports of sick and dead pets linked to your pet food and many other brand as “rumors”. As Purina Pet Food is well aware, adverse events associated with a pet food (any pet food) are properly termed as “report” – specifically a “adverse event report” – they are NOT called gossip. According to the FDA website, pet owners “ca report complaining about a pet food product”through”Safety REPORTING Portal”. This government system is NOT classified as ‘Safety Rumor Portal’. The correct term…