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Complementary Feed For Chicken At A Summer Cottage
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Complementary Feed For Chicken At A Summer Cottage

About fashionable hobbies and their consequencesI recently arrived in Kingisepp for food for my birds. At the base where I was shopping, an assembly of local grannies gathered to discuss the global financial crisis. Naturally, everyone got it, especially the presidents: ours and the American

Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica) - Keeping In The Country And In The Apartment
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Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica) - Keeping In The Country And In The Apartment

Japanese quail is an interesting and useful hobbyWhy do we choose birds as our friends?First of all, at the call of the soul. There are several dozen of us in the St. Petersburg Poultry Club. And everyone is improving in showing love and care for the birds, and not only for them

How To Determine The Gender Of A Chicken? Chicken Habits
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How To Determine The Gender Of A Chicken? Chicken Habits

Recently, I am often asked: how to distinguish chickens by sex at an early age? Is it possible to have more chickens in the brood? It is clear where these questions come from. The poultry farms do not sell poultry, and the buzzing black market always deceives the buyer. You want chickens for the summer, but they give you roosters, which are displayed more. In nature, males are always born more, it is generally wasteful

Keeping Birds In The Country, Chicken Breeds, Quail
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Keeping Birds In The Country, Chicken Breeds, Quail

Is it possible to keep poultry in the country with a profitChickensMany of my acquaintances at the dawn of perestroika dreamed of mass production of eggs both for themselves and for sale. To this end, they purchased decommissioned cage batteries from poultry farms, which they installed in their rotten sheds, and planted the same "decommissioned" cross chickens in them

The Mistress Of "Noah's Ark" - A Story About A "chicken Farm"
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The Mistress Of "Noah's Ark" - A Story About A "chicken Farm"

Once the Russian tsar and the Swedish king argued over which of them would get the Ingermanland lands. As you know, because of this dispute, the Northern War happened, which Tsar Peter won. Any schoolchild knows that it was very important for Russia "to cut a window to Europe" in order to "stand firm by the sea"

How To Keep Pets Away From Garden Plants
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How To Keep Pets Away From Garden Plants

Do you all think that the suburban area is just for you, your children and your grandchildren? And that's not true! But what about our pets (cats and dogs, hamsters and more advanced ferrets and minks)? After all, we are sad and lonely without them, just as they are without us

Joint Health In Older Dogs And Cats
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Joint Health In Older Dogs And Cats

Doctor, look at my poodle, he is limping, I think he has something with hooves.- With hooves? !! Dogs have toes with claws, they don't have a hoof!- Doctor, you just don't know! The Poodle is the only dog breed that has hooves! Listen to how he claps!(Di

About Germs And Antibiotics
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About Germs And Antibiotics

We all know that there are terrible germs and wonderful means of fighting them - antibiotics. But are microbes (or rather microorganisms) so dangerous and are antibiotics really necessary?- In winter, my dog caught a cold, I gave her ampicillin for a couple of days. The

What To Do If The Pet Escaped - 2
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What To Do If The Pet Escaped - 2

Where to post ads?1. On all front doors of your and nearest houses. Residents of the first floors of your and neighboring front ones can even throw ads in mailboxes.2. On poles at pedestrian crossings and transport stops. Yes, this cannot be done, but it is there that there are chances that your ad will be read, and now we are talking about a situation where the end justifies the means

In Defense Of Premium Dog And Cat Food
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In Defense Of Premium Dog And Cat Food

My cat was very sick. The doctor scolded me for improper feeding and recommended this food.- A dog of my friends died because of poor quality food. Now they feed their second dog with this food, and they advise everyone. (The most frequent answers to the question: "How did you know about the super premium class" D "food?

What To Do If A Pet Escapes - 1
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What To Do If A Pet Escapes - 1

Animals tend to get lost … Some go to feats in the name of love, others are let down by hunting excitement and curiosity, and still others are frightened (for example, there are a lot of losses in the New Year, when firecrackers rumble everywhere). H

Interaction With The Veterinarian
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Interaction With The Veterinarian

There are a lot of reasons for pruritus, come to the appointment, we will figure it out.- And I have no time, and your reception is very expensive. - Sorry, but I'm not Kashpirovsky and I can't make a diagnosis over the phone! - So you are not an expert

Subluxation Of The Second Cervical Vertebra In Small Dog Breeds
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Subluxation Of The Second Cervical Vertebra In Small Dog Breeds

Among congenital anomalies of the spinal column, the most common in small dogs is the malformation of the first two cervical vertebrae. In dwarf breeds such as the Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Toy Terrier, Chihuahua Hua, Yorkshire Terrier and some others, because of this, not only rotational, but also non-physiological angular displacement of the second cervical vertebra relative to the first, that is, subluxation, is possible

Elbow Disease In Golden Retrievers
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Elbow Disease In Golden Retrievers

The Golden Retriever is by no means a pampered dog breed.Designed for hunting, dogs of this breed have a fairly massive skeleton and strong joints. Adult dogs are a little phlegmatic and in no hurry, but persistent in achieving their goals

Lymphosarcoma Of Dogs
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Lymphosarcoma Of Dogs

Unfortunately, and perhaps fortunately, during these years there was no domestic literature on practical animal oncology, and there was no access to foreign literature. Therefore, a lot of work had to be done to study and adapt medical techniques for the treatment of dogs and cats

Dachshund Discopathy - Causes And Prevention
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Dachshund Discopathy - Causes And Prevention

My phone rang. Who is speaking? No, not an elephant, but the editor of Zooprice. It is very necessary to write about discopathy in dachshunds (and I am not only a doctor, but also a dachshund owner, moreover, Charlik - my dog - at one time suffered paralysis). Bot

Castration Of Animals - Mockery Or Panacea?
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Castration Of Animals - Mockery Or Panacea?

Often, after learning who I work, people begin to sneer, or even openly accuse all veterinarians that we only dream of castrating the whole world.Love has faded at the appointed hour,And now I am humbly gladThat I have remained immaculateGastronomic debauchery

How Much Does It Cost To Keep A Cat?
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How Much Does It Cost To Keep A Cat?

Several years ago, a married couple contacted me for a thoroughbred kitten. They wanted to have a Siamese cat, with a good pedigree and show ambitions.There was such a kitten, and everything seemed to be going well, do not ask the head of the family one question: how much does it cost to keep one cat per day?

Urolithiasis In Cats - Causes, Prevention And Treatment
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Urolithiasis In Cats - Causes, Prevention And Treatment

The main argument of the owners who do not feed the cats with ready-made dry food: "This is from them, nasty, all diseases in general and urolithiasis in particular." Of course, the nature of food and diet have a significant impact on the development or prevention of urolithiasis

Crying Yaroslavna, Working In A Veterinary Pharmacy
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Crying Yaroslavna, Working In A Veterinary Pharmacy

Please give me some shaving cream.“There's a veterinary pharmacy here.- What doesn't happen?- No, this is a veterinary pharmacy - for animals.- Well, then give me a package of validol!***- I would like to pick up something as a gift, I'm going to visit.

Chipping And Electronic Identification Of Pets
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Chipping And Electronic Identification Of Pets

Every dog or cat owner knows that an animal must be looked after, taking care of its annual vaccination, protection from fleas, ticks and deworming. How many have heard of the identification of pets? A little about world practice. Electronic identification of animals has existed in the world for over twenty years. Alm

Our Veterinarians Are Not Worse Than Foreign Ones
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Our Veterinarians Are Not Worse Than Foreign Ones

When a four-legged pet reaches a respectable age, you begin to treat it more attentively, trying to notice in time the slightest deviations in health and behavior: you follow changes in appetite and mood, the amount and regularity of feces, listen to sleepy puffing … A strict diet and constant examination of the pet become the norm life. K

Helminths In Dogs And Cats, Classification And Methods Of Dealing With Them
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Helminths In Dogs And Cats, Classification And Methods Of Dealing With Them

Why not see and hear enough, working in a pharmacy or clinic! I’m standing at the checkout the other day, there’s no one, I’m glad for a short break.A lady from among regular customers comes and asks to see what kind of worms her dog with diarrhea gave out. I try

Hormonal Disorders In Dogs And Cats
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Hormonal Disorders In Dogs And Cats

Today our guest is a specialist in laboratory diagnostics, a teacher of the Department of Biochemistry of the Veterinary Academy Vasilyeva Svetlana Vladimirovna. She was one of the first in our city to start studying veterinary endocrinology and the development of diagnostic algorithms, she is the author of 15 scientific papers in this area

Demodectic Mange In Dogs. Not All Allergies Are Itchy
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Demodectic Mange In Dogs. Not All Allergies Are Itchy

Quite a lot of publications are devoted to demodicosis. The problem of the emergence and spread of this disease invariably attracts the attention of specialists. But here's the paradox. The ordinary owner of an animal (as it often turns out) knows about Demodecosis only by hearsay

How To Help A Dog Or Cat At The First Sign Of Poisoning
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How To Help A Dog Or Cat At The First Sign Of Poisoning

Immediately the pre-thunderstorm light began to fade in the eyes of the master, his breath caught, he felt that the end was coming. He also saw how the deathly pale Margarita, helplessly stretching out her hands to him, dropped her head on the table, and then slid to the floor

Hip Dysplasia, A Common Condition In Large Breed Dogs
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Hip Dysplasia, A Common Condition In Large Breed Dogs

Dysplasia of the hip joints is well known to dog breeders. This defect is more or less common in most large dog breeds. The journals periodically publish articles on the diagnosis of this disease, issues of its origin and inheritance. However, much less attention is paid to the treatment of this disease

Avian Influenza - Questions And Answers
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Avian Influenza - Questions And Answers

With the onset of spring, not only last year's dog poop on the lawns begins to thaw, but also human stupidity. The avian flu hysteria begins a new round. "Vile swans carried the H5N1 Virus from China through Russia and Turkey to Western Europe

How To Protect Your Dog Or Cat From Fleas, Ticks, And Related Infections
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How To Protect Your Dog Or Cat From Fleas, Ticks, And Related Infections

Are there people who love fleas and ticks? What a stupid question, of course there is !!! These are the owners of veterinary pharmacies and pet shops - the summer season brings them good income. It's getting warmer every day. The first mother-and-stepmother broke through

How To Choose The Right Food For Your Pet
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How To Choose The Right Food For Your Pet

We love them so much, our big and very tiny, hairy and naked, lovely and devoted. They warm our souls and open doors for us to a world of trust and love. Their health and life are so dependent on us. They have no choice, they eat what they give

Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex But Were Afraid To Ask

Yes, yes, the conversation will be about sex. Sooner or later, a pretty fluffy kitten or puppy turns into a sexually mature male or female. And then the problems begin! Tormented by desire, animals are able to turn the life of their owners into hell

Pregnancy And Childbirth In Dogs And Cats
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Pregnancy And Childbirth In Dogs And Cats

Do you know what is the difference between medicine and veterinary medicine? The difference is in one word, but in what! The second stage of labor in medicine is called "the period of expulsion of the fetus", and in veterinary medicine - the "period of REMOVAL of the fetus"

Immunizing Subinfection, Passive Immunization Active Immunization - Vaccinate Your Pet In Time
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Immunizing Subinfection, Passive Immunization Active Immunization - Vaccinate Your Pet In Time

"We are now freezing and dreaming of spring and the sun, and what this threatens us, we forget. With each melted layer of snow we get a portion of thawed poop! What other surprises, besides bottle fragments, do the snowdrifts keep? Spring comes - then we'll find out

Treatment Of Wounds In Animals, Washing, Disinfectants, Suturing, Drainage
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Treatment Of Wounds In Animals, Washing, Disinfectants, Suturing, Drainage

Instead of an epigraphOn weekends, you always want to sleep. But … As usual, a phone call woke me up. Painful attempts to fall asleep again were confused with thoughts of what to choose the current topic for the January issue. Firecrackers firing? C

First Aid For Your Pet, Veterinary First Aid Kit In The Country
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First Aid For Your Pet, Veterinary First Aid Kit In The Country

"The only thing that can save a mortally wounded cat," said the cat, "is a sip of gasoline … And, taking advantage of the confusion, he kissed the round hole inprimus and got drunk on gasoline. "The Master and Margarita". M

What Drugs Should Be Used To Treat A Cat For Ear Mites?
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What Drugs Should Be Used To Treat A Cat For Ear Mites?

My cat has urinary tract bleeding. Most often begins in the fall. Once they were treated for kidney stones, but the bleeding recurs. How to treat? Does it come from dry food? But I only feed the cat with meat. What is the best way to treat a cat for urolithiasis?

How To Properly Care For A Kitten In The First 3 Months Of Life?
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How To Properly Care For A Kitten In The First 3 Months Of Life?

Where to go in case of illness? Of course, we all know that advertising is advertising, but it is better to be treated "by acquaintance", so talk to your friends, relatives, acquaintances who have already turned to veterinarians, which of the specialists they trust, which clinic they advise to go to

Cystitis Nephritis, Pyelonephritis, Glomerulonephritis In Cats - Why Is Urine Analysis In Cats Tedious
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Cystitis Nephritis, Pyelonephritis, Glomerulonephritis In Cats - Why Is Urine Analysis In Cats Tedious

Your cat is losing hair, eczema on the neck and tummy, and mussing. The stomach and neck are shed, sometimes it is accompanied by itching, some weeping places. It is important to understand that not every disease can be eliminated with cosmetics

Urolithiasis In Your Cat - How To Help And How To Feed
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Urolithiasis In Your Cat - How To Help And How To Feed

In memory of wonderful people, excellent diagnosticians and talented teachers Vladimir Nikolaevich Kondratyev, Gennady Sergeevich Dugin and Mikhail Fedorovich Vasiliev.Diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract are perhaps the most common cause of death in cats, and urolithiasis among them ranks first

How To Wean Pets From Bad Habits
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How To Wean Pets From Bad Habits

I am often asked the question: how to wean a dog from gnawing master's things; hamsters, rats or ferrets - to grab onto such obviously inedible objects as rubber toys, electric wires, shoe soles and many other things that are not for gastronomic purposes

How To Feed Your Cat?
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How To Feed Your Cat?

How to feed animals correctly - dry food or meat? I alternate food for the cats: I cook it myself in the winter, and give it dry in the summer. Is it not harmful? You must immediately decide which type of feeding is preferable to you - dry or wet

Vitamins And Trace Elements Your Pet Needs
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Vitamins And Trace Elements Your Pet Needs

Well, it's already summer! On the street - the sun, the skies are blue, the young foliage on the trees - grace! You look to the right - the dogs are walking, you look to the left - the cats are fighting, you go straight ahead - you will stumble upon a guinea pig in a harness

Papacy
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Papacy

The duration of pregnancy in bitches is 58 - 62 days. However, there are cases of normal delivery with a deviation from the indicated dates. Such a significant difference in timing is due to the difference in mating time and the actual moment of fertilization, as well as the breed of the dog

Mating In Dogs
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Mating In Dogs

In order to get good offspring, sires must not only be in excellent shape, but also reach a certain age, as mentioned in the last issue of "ZooPrice". Finally, we remember that only the best pedigree dogs should be allowed into breeding with strict culling of the sick, weak, not meeting the breed standard

How To Treat Pets
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How To Treat Pets

The most favorite and common fish dish in Jewish cuisine is gefilte fish (stuffed fish). Each housewife has her own secret of her preparation. "The best recipes for Jewish cuisine".Compiled by G. Rosenbaum- Well? Did Volodya buy fish?

Breeding Features Of Dogs
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Breeding Features Of Dogs

Most dog breeds reach puberty between 7 and 8 months of age. However, at this age, it is impractical to use animals as producers from a biological point of view. First, the female's musculoskeletal system is not yet fully developed. Pregnancy inhibits its further development

Hormones As A Reason For Disobedience In Your Pets
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Hormones As A Reason For Disobedience In Your Pets

Owners of males of almost any breed are familiar with the situation when the pet breaks off the leash, every now and then tries to get involved in a fight, does not respond to commands, and in the worst case, runs away in an unknown direction

What To Do If The Cat Is Covered With Tangles
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What To Do If The Cat Is Covered With Tangles

Once upon a time there was a cat. He was fluffy and very clean. But once the owners began to notice that the fur of their fluffy pet had faded and began to roll into lumps - at first small and soft, and then more and more dense, until, finally, all the fur of the cat from a fluffy cloud turned into a tight-fitting clothing, resembling in quality felt. W

How To Help Your Dog To Whelp, Preparing For Childbirth
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How To Help Your Dog To Whelp, Preparing For Childbirth

Density in dogs lasts 63 days, deviations within the normal range - 4-5 days in one direction or another.By the time of the puppies, that is, giving birth, you must fully equip the place where the bitch and her offspring will be located. Of course, it is best to place it in the same place as the dog is used to, but some rework will be required

Diphyllobothriasis Is A Disease Transmitted To Pets From Raw Fish
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Diphyllobothriasis Is A Disease Transmitted To Pets From Raw Fish

In this article, I continue the story of those parasitic diseases that can be contracted by pets when feeding them natural, uncooked food. The previous article dealt with trichinosis in dogs and cats (ZooPrice No. 18). Further we will talk about those diseases that are transmitted to animals through fish