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People choose veganism for different reasons ranging from health concerns to sustainability or cruelty objections. It’s become much easier to find ready-made vegan foods over the past few years. As a result, the question “can dogs be vegan?” is becoming more common. Let’s take a look a whether a vegan diet is good for dogs and discover what the risks are. Is It Safe For Dog To Be Vegan? Dogs are omnivores that can eat and survive on meat and plant products....

Yes, dogs can drink coconut water! Here’s what you need to know. Coconut water is mostly water. However, regular water is the best thing your dog can drink. There are some essential things to know about giving your dog coconut water. The benefits and how much they can drink are explained below; since dehydration is why dog owners want to provide this to their dog, you’ll find helpful information on that....

Let’s find out if it’s safe and what the benefits are. Is Tilapia Safe For My Dog To Eat? It’ll come as no surprise that tilapia is safe for dogs to eat if it’s skinned, deboned, and thoroughly cooked without any flavorings like salt, garlic, or other potentially toxic ingredients – more on that later. If you check out commercial dog food packaging, you’ll see that fish is often a component....

While watching the video you may wonder if there really is a lion sitting in the grass. Take the challenge and see if you are able to spot this large cat within just 60 seconds. Lions and Their Coats A lion’s coat is one of the main reasons they are so difficult to spot when in tall grass. Unlike other cats like cheetahs, or jaguars which have spots, lions are plainly colored....

Fortunately, lima beans are one of those healthy foods that dogs can eat. Read on to learn more about the health benefits of adding lima beans into your dog’s diet and whether or not there are any risks involved. A Look at Lima Beans Lima beans are a type of legume. They have a mild flavor with a texture that is creamy. Their color can range from beige to green and they are sometimes called butter beans, wax beans, or double beans....

Despite being so cute, chipmunks can actually become a pretty destructive problem to homes, backyards, and farms. A farmer coming across a chipmunk won’t be too delighted to see it. So, have you ever wondered just how long these cute yet destructive critters can live? Let’s dive into the chipmunk lifespan and answer the question of how long do chipmunks live? The Rundown on Chipmunks Chipmunks are little, striped rodents in the Sciuridae family, sometimes known as the squirrel family....

What Is Chronic Wasting Disease? Chronic wasting disease is also called zombie deer disease. It’s an illness that affects deer only, and it’s a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. This means CWD is a disease that affects the deer’s brain and nervous system. Most hypotheses state this kind of disease is transmitted by a prion (misfolded protein), although other studies show that Spiroplasma bacteria may be involved in the transmission, too. Other diseases in the transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) group are Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans, mad cow disease in cattle, and scrapie in sheep....

The Five Key Differences Between Corn Snake vs. Copperhead The most important difference between corn snakes and copperheads is that copperheads are venomous and corn snakes are not. Though copperheads are not aggressive snakes and their venom is relatively weak, a bite can cause terrible pain and should be treated by a doctor. Copperheads do not give warning before they bite and sometimes deliver dry bites just to ward off a potential assailant....

In this article, we’ll learn exactly how long crickets live, what their life cycle is like, and how their life compares to that of other insects in the world. While hearing crickets is often a sign that something is boring, this article won’t be! Let’s get started. How Long Do Crickets Live? Crickets generally live for 90 days, depending on the season and predators. Some house crickets can survive in homes over two years or more without predation or cold weather!...

In this article, we’ll go over a list of some of the most common and easily identifiable wild berries from around the world. With some practice and further study, you may find that wild berry picking is easier than you think! Let’s get started. Chokeberries Also known as aronia berries for their Aronia botanical name, chokeberry shrubs are ornamental and commonly planted in North America. There are three primary colors of chokeberries, all of which are edible....

10 Stunning Mountains In Arkansas Mount Magazine Located in: Mount Magazine State Park Height: 2,753 feet Nearby City: Paris Known For: Mount Magazine is the tallest mountain in Arkansas. Because it’s the tallest mountain in the state and it’s such a popular destination you may find some crowds there during the summer months. In addition to hiking to the summit of Mount Magazine you can camp in Mount Magazine State Park and enjoy some fantastic hiking, biking, hunting, and in the winter some great skiing....

Whether you love hiking, skiing, camping, or mountain climbing the mountains in Colorado offer all the excitement, adventure, and majesty you could wish for. Because of the altitude of the state and the elevation of the mountains in Colorado if you’re visiting from out of state to go hiking, skiing, or mountain climbing you may need to take a couple of days to adjust to the altitude before you attempt any outdoor activities....

While some parks exhibit more intact wilderness, others are more likely to have visible human maintenance. For over 13,000 years, people have lived in Texas, leaving behind artifacts, petroglyphs, pictographs, and ancient houses as a record of their existence. Visitors to the Texas parks today can still view these past relics in various shapes. Below, we’ve rounded up 15 of the most incredible parks in Texas and where to find them....

Maintaining a beautiful lawn in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding environs can be challenging. Due to the vulnerability of lawns caused by dry, hot summers and severe winters, weeds can easily take over your landscapes. Learning the state’s common weeds, broken down into three groups: broadleaf weeds, sedges, and grass-like weeds, will help you better understand how to keep your grass free of weeds. Below, we will list the most common types of weeds that grow in Texas and how to identify them....

The colors on a flag typically represent a monument in that country’s history, or what values they hold closest to their heart. These 29 countries all have red white and blue flag on their flags. United States The flag of the United States has seven red vertical stripes and six white stripes making this flag red white and blue flag. Red signifies the toughness that brought the Americans thus far, while white represents the purity and innocence of its people....

In Texas, there are various climate zones, meaning that gardeners can grow a wide range of plants. For many Texans, gardening is a way of life. From succulents that thrive in dry conditions to tropical plants that require a lot of moisture, gardeners have the opportunity to cultivate a wide variety of plants. What perennials should you plant in Texas? Read on to find out! Golden Shrimp The golden shrimp plant is a colorful evergreen shrub that originates from Central and South America....

1. Northern Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon) We’ll kick off the list with the only water snake in the state – the northern water snake. Also known as the common water snake, this snake has a large, heavy body and can reach 4.5 feet long. Northern water snakes have keeled dorsal scales and are a dark, brownish-black color. This is overlaid with a series of darker crossband markings on their neck and blotches on their body....

1. Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata ornata) The ornate box turtle is one of Oklahoma’s few terrestrial turtle species, which simply means it spends most of its time on land rather than in water. Like all other box turtles, the ornate box turtle has a double-hinged belly shell, or plastron. This helpful defense mechanism allows it to tightly seal itself into its rigid shell as if it were an armored box!...

#8: Irish Setter – An Athletic and Affectionate Companion The Irish Setter is a graceful, good-natured hunting dog with a long silky coat that stands out from the crowd. It’s one of the few breeds in which some version of solid red, including chestnut and mahogany, is the only color accepted by the American Kennel Club. A proper purebred Irish Setter should have long and elegant red featherings around the ears, tail, chest, stomach, and legs as well....

Making sure your pup is fully vaccinated is important before visiting any dog park, as it helps keep all dogs that visit the park safe from getting or spreading any unwanted diseases. Your dog should also be well-trained and able to be around other people and dogs comfortably. To know the etiquette of each dog park, you can check the rules that are usually posted right outside the dog park....