Mitch Endick
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Which Dog Breeds Are More Likely To Kill People
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Some dog breeds are more likely to kill than others and some breeds are more protective of their masters and physical surrounding than others. This is the results of a twenty year study.
Can I Catch A Disease Or Worms From My Puppy?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Dogs and puppies can pass germs, diseases and worms on to people, but it does not occur often. There are certain precautions that you can take to help prevent this from happening. First and foremost, make sure that the dog or puppy you are playing with looks healthy. Do not touch or contact an obviously sick dog.
How To Prevent A Dog Bite
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Dogs bite more than 4.7 million people a year. Experts believe that some simple rules can help prevent some of these bites.
A Purebred Puppy Or A Mixed Breed Puppy?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Which is better, to choose between a pure bred puppy and a mixed breed puppy. Which is the best choice? There are lot of factors in this decision.
How Too Tell If Your Sleep Problem Is Insomnia
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
About 35% of adults claim that they have some form of insomnia occasionally and about 12% of these people claim to have severe insomnia. Insomnia complaints often increase with age and are more common in women.
Can My Child Catch Cat Scratch Fever From My Cat Or Kitten?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Is it possible for my child to catch cat scratch fever from my cat or kitten? Is there really a cat scratch fever disease? The answer is yes and yes. Cat scratch fever is a legitimate disease and your child can catch it from your cat or kitten from a scratch or a bite.
Can My Pet Fish Get Me Or My Kids Sick?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Pet fish, both salt water and fresh water varieties, can get you sick from a strain of bacteria related to human tuberculosis. Although infection from this bacteria is rare, certain precautions should be taken when cleaning and dealing with aquarium water, fish and products contaminated with aquarium water.
Do You Have RLS Or Restless Leg Syndrome And Is It Ruining Your Sleep?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Health
- Unrated
If you believe that you may be suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome, your smart move is to consult your physician who can help pinpoint the cause and prescribe proper treatment. This article is for your additional information only.
Can Cockroaches Make Me Sick And Can I Easily Kill Them?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Home
- Unrated
Yes, cockroaches can make you sick and yes you can kill and control them. Cockroaches can make you sick by carrying fungi, pathogenic organisms and disease causing bacteria. The most threatening disease that they can carry is Salmonella.
Can My Pet Bird Make Me Or My Kids Sick?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Yes, your pet bird can potentially get you or your child sick. Infectious diseases that can be transmitted between humans and animals are called zoonotic. Unfortunately, birds can carry at lease five different serious illnesses.
Cairn Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
The Cairn Terrier is can be kept in an apartment or home. She can get enough exercise if she is walked regularly but a properly fenced in enclosure is ideal.
Can My Houseplants Or Landscaping Poison My Puppy Or Kitten?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
The answer to this question is an emphatic yes, many plants can sicken or even kill your pets. I sincerely feel that stores and nurseries that sell plants should abide by some kind of national label system to identify potentially poisonous plants.
Can Having Multiple House Pets Increase Or Decrease The Chance Of Child Allergy Risk?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
Having multiple house pets actually seems to decrease the allergy risk of children, as long as the children have been exposed from infancy on. Recent studies have shown that children raised in a home with two or more cats and/or dogs in the first year of life are less likely to develop allergic diseases than are children raised without these pets.
Is An Affenpinscher Puppy The Right Choice For Me And My Family?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
The Affenpinscher is considered a toy breed by the AKC. It is a wiry-haired dog that looks somewhat like a terrier but is not. It is a curious, active, confident, fun loving, lively and affectionate dog.
Is An Airedale Terrier Puppy The Right Choice For Me And My Family?
- By Mitch Endick
- Published 03/27/2007
- Pets and Animals
- Unrated
The Airedale Terrier is a people oriented dog with patience for children. He is affectionate and will protect his adopted family. Early socialization with children is important. They are large, strong dogs and they may play a bit rough.