Bulldog

The classification of canines known as pit bulls are feared by many people and are often viewed by society as vicious animals. Many people are frightened by pit bulls but they are not instinctively aggressive however their temperament is influenced by the owner. In the article “Dog Bite Statistics” explains that “Owners of pit bulls who attack and kill other people are increasingly criminally prosecuted as homicide cases” (D.B.C.Center). In Tom Junod’s article “The State of the American Dog” he…

How periodontal disease enters the body In both humans and dogs, periodontal disease is an overlooked but serious condition. Periodontal disease is caused by oral bacteria present in the mouth that forms plaque, a filmy substance on the teeth. When exposed to minerals in saliva and allowed to settle, the plaque mineralizes over a period of two to three days and hardens into a thick calculus on the teeth. The presence of starchy particles in the mouth creates an ideal breeding environment and…

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome in Dogs: Overview: Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome, or more commonly referred to as Brachycephalic syndrome or abbreviated BAOS, is a syndrome that leads to respiratory distress in the affected breeds of dogs (CIDD). Brachycephalia is best described as a chondrodysplasia that has been a product of selected breeding of domesticated breeds of dogs and cats (Koch). Breed standards often encourage and require these negative anatomical features,…

Returning to School After All These Years. It was Friday morning and once again I was on the floor trying to place and IV catheter. This time it was on Tank, a 95-pound American bulldog in need of surgery. That is when I realized it was getting tougher to crawl around on the floor, restrain and lift my patients. Nonetheless, I would never be content if I had to stop working with animals. That was when my office manager walked in to ask me if I needed help. At that moment I knew I wanted her job…

Chloé A. Folse Leffingwell ENGL 366 October 30, 2017 Jenna vs. Me My cousin, Jenna, means a lot to me. We grew up not even five minutes away from each other and are only one year and a half apart in age. We have spent a lot of time together. I trust her, and I know that I can go to her with my problems and she understands and comforts me. We continuously see each other every Sunday at the least. Looking back at our lives and childhoods, I notice many similarities. We both went to good…

Sacrifice and the Consequences of it Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth England, became a successful novelist before the young age of 25. Though a talented writer in many categories, he was the most talented in his fictional works. In 1859, after Dickens became a realist, he wrote the renowned Victorian novel A Tale of Two Cities. The story was written years after the French Revolution. Throughout the story, Charles Dickens teaches us lessons through the major themes he…

me. The NBA travel schedule is a grind – the NBA is a hard grind. Being able to coach my son’s in high-school and now college has been an added bonus.” In 2005, Stith was approached by the administration at Brunswick High School, where he led the Bulldogs to back-to-back state championships his junior and senior years of high school. After talking it over with his family, he accepted the position. Coaching his son’s Brunswick team, they won three consecutive state championships, from 2011-2013.…

and whether the ears or erect or floppy” (Kray, Fred and Dias, Kris). The criteria that is given in order to identify a bully breed is ridiculous especially because many “non-threatening” small common household dog breeds such as pugs and French bulldogs are classified as bully breeds. Even trusted family dogs such as boxers are bully breeds. Despite the negative connotation behind the term “bully breed”, all dogs are subject to nature versus nurture. This means that no matter what kind of breed…

explaining Henry Huxley Struggle and the search for greater good. Man has always faced various struggles and this seems to be the focus of Huxley writings. I particularly admire his thoughts in professing his thoughts. Even though his writings on Darwin’s bulldog meant to advocate for Darwin’s theory of evolution, I find his writings more profound and insightful (Hawkins, 1997).…

The mission of Air Defense weapon systems is to protect the geopolitical interest of a nation from aerial attack, missile attack, and surveillance (FM 44-85 Chptr 1, 1997). The unit operating these tactical Air Defense weapon systems; prevent adversaries from penetrating our nation’s defensive postures within a given area of responsibility. Throughout modern United States ' military history, the use of air defense weaponry has proven its ability to protect and enhance not only our defensive…