It’s National Condom Month, and that means taking a moment to pay homage to the rubbers that daily save thousands of couples who aren’t ready from the difficulties of pregnancy and childbirth. The condom is a simple, incredible invention that makes a huge difference in the lives of millions around the globe. Human beings use…
For many people, there is a misconception that pet food is pet food. Some people on a tight budget might purchase dog food for their cats, thinking there is little difference between dog food and cat food. However, there is a reason there are separate foods for dogs and cats. While it won’t kill a…
Cats, while being very popular pets, still display many behaviors that humans find very perplexing. One of the most common yet also odd behaviors of our furry felines involves the act of kneading. This behavior, which consists of cats pushing their paws down onto a soft surface like a baker “kneading” dough (hence the name),…
Do penguins have feathers? Yes, penguins do have feathers. In fact, despite their flightless status, they probably have more feathers than other most other types of birds, though their feathers have been adapted for their unique habitat.. Description of a Penguin’s Feathers A penguin’s feathers are shiny, small, uniform and overlapping. They create a “coat”…
The cockroach-esque Cimex lectularius leaves the detritus of the parasite’s life: eggs, fecal stains, shed shells—the telltale scent of coriander when a horde of them is disturbed. Pinhead-sized, rust-colored and flat, the common bed bug fattens up like a swollen apple seed once it’s feasted on your blood supply for just a few minutes. Each…
Speech pathologists specialize in working with patients who have problems with speech or language as a result of stroke, brain injury, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, a cleft palate, or emotional trauma. Also commonly referred to as speech therapists, speech pathologists are responsible for utilizing their medical expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and preventing…
Also referred to as crime scene investigators, forensic scientists are concerned with collecting and analyzing physical material evidence for use in courts of law to support the prosecution or defense of suspects in criminal investigations. Unlike popular belief as a result of increased interest in television crime dramas, forensic scientists fulfill a highly scientific role…
People love their dogs. They often assign them human traits and treat them as one of their children. There is really nothing wrong with that. However, it would be wise to use caution when trying to feed them like one of the children. Some human foods can have disastrous results for our canine friends. Here…
Have you ever walk out the door and seen the horrifying sight of your dog eating poop, even his own poop? While it is not a healthy thing for dogs to do, some dogs will just eat poop. Researchers have tried for years to figure out if there are any conclusive reasons for this curious…
People seem to be amazed when they see a dog stop and graze in the grass. It seems to be an unnatural act for a domesticated animal. The reality is that many dogs do eat grass and they seem to like it. The question is; Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? After decade and decades of…