Pet owners know that the dog has a strong sense of smell. But, cat owners know that their pet feline has a distinct ability to distinguish odors. The cat’s nose has “45 to 80 million microscopic olfactory receptors,” Sidney Stevens wrote in her article for the Mother Nature Network. Though dogs have around 149 million and 300 million receptors, your feline has more than 5 million smell receptors compared to you. Also, your feline can smell through its mouth. The vomeronasal organ, also known as…
The uniqueness of the human character is one fascinating puzzle, riddled with pieces both ordinary and peculiar, which come together to form the complete picture. Some will say these characteristics of our being are innate, borrowed from our predecessors, while some will argue that we are the product of our upbringing and the environment in which we live. It was a wise man who said the truth is always somewhere in between, however, that wise man did not take into account the extraordinary…
Cats are wonderful creatures. You will note that most people normally keep them in their homes. If you have a cat at your home, you need to take care of it. You need to ensure that it is well fed and so on. In addition, you need to ensure that it has a well-sheltered. How can you understand your cat better? You will note that cats can be very unpredictable. Sometimes, it is difficult to determine what exactly your cat wants. However, if you want you want understand your cat well, you should take…
lead can affect the human's body and the way in functions. If any lead gets in the bloodstream it can damage many things like the brain, kidney,liver, hearing damage, speech, behavior problems,decreased muscle, brain growth and nervous system. Lead Poisoning is a serious matter. It is also a fatal condition in which lead builds up in…
that the average consumption of HFCS in the United States is roughly 50g. Consequently, the mercury content found in the samples analyzed becomes significant, especially when it is being consumed by individuals who are more sensitive to mercury poisoning than the average population. Scientific knowledge has enhanced our knowledge regarding mercury exposure and its detriments to human health: blurred vision, deafness, paresthesia (nerve tingling), vision loss, comas and in some cases, death, can…
There’s nothing better than coming home to see the happy wag of your pup’s tail or hear the smooth purr of a cat. Some of these pets have a job though; they lead the blind, locate objects, open doors, and can even sniff out bombs while working with the police. However, these friendly faces are not just pets, they are service animals. A service animal is defined as follows, “Dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities” (Service Animals). This one…
Like dogs, cats have been around for thousands of years, and these felines have been continuously bred to keep their lineages which highlight their distinct features. While most cats have common physical characteristics such as round or lean faces, shortened snouts, inward-folded ears, and an assortment of fur color, textures, and lengths, pedigreed dogs have more differences. Some dogs are short-legged, while others are tall and lean, and some can weigh almost the same as humans. The Cat…
Lead poisoning is a condition typically seen in children younger than six exposed to lead-containing paint or water. Children from low-income families are a particularly vulnerable population. Childhood lead poisoning can result in a higher likelihood of teenage pregnancy, a higher likelihood of juvenile delinquency, and a host of neurological, reproductive, and developmental problems. In 2015, Watertown, WI –a city of 24,000 in central Wisconsin– had the second highest rate of childhood lead…
What if you found out your cell phone could kill you? Radiation is part of our natural world; however, it is often dramatically increased by man made objects (Gould, 2017). There are many different things to know about radiation, and questions to ask including what objects give off radiation, the dangers involved in radiation, and symptoms of radiation sickness. The radiation of everyday objects and the different types of radiation effect the human body in many ways which can sometimes be…
"Putting the mouth back into health” elucidates the fact that oral health is far more than just cosmetic, but is linked to an individual’s wellbeing. Fluoridated water prevents tooth decay, is beneficial for all ages, is safe, free to consume and is natural. Despite the continual support for fluoride within dental, medical and scientific communities, there is marked opposition by the general public and a minority of scientists. Through a critical analysis of both the benefits of water…