...all animals equally. Statistics have shown that in developed countries such as the United States, animals such as dogs are treated far better than other animals. The question then arises, why do dogs get treated more diligently while other animals with the same mental capacity get slaughtered and consumed? By looking at "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathon Foer, the perception of why one should not think of dogs as superior animals and why the idea of consuming a dog should not be looked down upon in society will be thoroughly analyzed and examined. People in the United States think it’s morally wrong to eat dogs since it is a household pet. The same people who don’t eat dogs, eat other animals such as pigs, chickens, and cows, which is questionable because they still devour animals that are necessary to the environment and society today. In "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathon Foer, the author gives logical reasons on why we should eat dog, and why it is not harmful to the society in any manner. It's legal in 44 states to eat dog, and dog meat poses no greater health risk than any other meat. The problem arises is that a dog is labeled as a "man's best friend". Therefore, it is merely wrong to even think of eating a dog in the United States. Because pets such as dogs and cats are considered to be valuable in an average American Household, statistics show that 3 to 4 million dogs and cats get put down every year. Furthermore, the brutal killing of cows and pigs in slaughter houses...
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...You Are What You Eat Linand Blanc Professor Pamella Robinson Principles of Sociology 7/30/2011 Abstract Some may think that carrots and brown rice are healthy eating habits here in the United States. However there are some places in the world including the US where toasted insects, roasted cat and dogs, and even raw monkey brains are a delicacy. Whether you yourself would eat these types of food or not, we know that humans have been consuming cats dogs and yes even monkeys for decades. But my question is why did they find the need to eat these types of meats? Were beef, chicken, fish and pork not enough? Or maybe we’re the ones who don’t know what delicacy eating really is. Maybe we shouldn’t have such a closed mind to eating cats and dogs. Maybe by the end of this week I will be one that becomes an Entomophily. The Holy Bible goes into great details on what we can and cannot eat. The dietary laws prohibit eating pork, shrimp, and shellfish of any kind, most insects, scavenger birds, and various types of other animals. (Leviticus chapter 11) Although the Bible doesn’t say anything about the domestic animals such as cats and dogs but many religions consider the consumption of these animals to be taboo. In some parts of the word others have resorted to eating felines and k-9’s in desperation during hard times and poverty, and others believe that eating them will bring good luck or good health. Cats and Dogs In North China eating cats is considered...
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...Dogs’ senses are quite a bit different than humans- in an interesting way. Nevertheless, what most know is that dogs have a sense of smell that is far more superior to humans’, but not all know how much better. An average dachshund will have about 125 million scent receptors alone, far beyond a human’s 5 million (Coren 1). However, though canine noses are so impressive, canine mouths are not. Dogs, on average, have about 1,700 taste buds compared to those of a human, which is about 9,000 (Compton). Seeing that dogs don’t rely heavily on taste, some dog owners think dogs will eat any food they’re given- but is this true? However, though the taste may not matter as much, other factors such as smell and texture matter quite a bit. Although mainly the smell of the food matters most above all other factors. Dogs have a special nose, far more complex than a human’s. A fascinating part is the extra organ in their nose called the Vomeranasal Organ or Jacobsen’s (“Dog”). Jacobsen’s Organ works as a combination of smell and taste, effectively allowing dogs to, quite literally, taste the air. Jacobsen’s organ rests in the bottom of the nasal passage, picking up pheromones (Tyson). Pheromones are chemicals that animals advertise to signal mating readiness and other sex-related things...
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...of the dog (Puppy), the type of food it will have which is Wellness Core Dry Formula Grain Free dog and the amount of food dependent on their month of age and it will also cover the times they should get fed and the times that they should have intervals in-between feeding and when they should be ok to consume biscuits. Fresh water should be available at all times once you have gradually stopped providing milk to your dog and replaced it with water as a full time drink for the dog. Supplementation and what to do if problems occur are also at the bottom of the assignment. Life Stage Puppies will need a lot of extra protein...
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...Historical Purpose: mouser The Maltese is a breed whose origins are shrouded in antiquity. There are several different versions of their history. One thing is for sure, they have been popular for millennia! Art objects dating back as far as 10,000 years show similar dogs. They may have originated in Asia, or perhaps the ancient Egyptians bred the ancestors of the Maltese. It is believed that the Phoenicians introduced the breed to the island of Malta around 500 B.C. and the breed derives its name from this island. Malta provided an environment relatively free of outside influences, allowing the Maltese to retain their unique characteristics. The Maltese were favorites of the Greeks and Romans and were carried everywhere their human companions went (little has changed since!) Renaissance paintings show that the Maltese were popular in Italy. They were known in Britain in the 16th century and may have been brought there by invading Romans or returning Crusaders. Maltese are possibly the oldest of Europe's toy breeds and are widespread throughout the continent (It is no wonder that the breed travelled so far and wide, as ours can't walk around the block without drawing admirers!). Maltese have always been lap dogs, favored by the nobility across time and cultures, but some historians say that Maltese were also once renowned for their rat-catching abilities! There is some debate whether they are of terrier, bichon, or spaniel stock, but the Maltese have also been known as the...
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...Fund 16 November 2001 Cats and Dogs This compare and contrast essay is for English composition, it will be on cats, and dogs, and The three points are going to be about; fur, hearing, and dogs being omnivorous, and cats being carnivores. Cats and dogs are at the top of the list for pets in the U.S. today. One can train dogs with a lot of time, and hard work, yet most cats are difficult or not trainable at all. Most dogs and cats have different lengths of hair, and they come in many colors, and lengths. They both have a strong sense of hearing, and a tremendous sense of smell. My family and I have owned many pets. We currently have two dogs, and two cats. Phoebe is a Yellow Lab with short blonde hair, and Lizzie is a Black Lab with short black hair. Most dogs shed, but there are some breeds that shed remarkably little, or not at all. Brushing a dog’s coat will cut down on the amount of hair on the furniture, and floors. We adopted our two cats from an animal shelter. Shockte has short white hair, and Izzy has long gray hair. Cats are easier to take care of than dogs due to their self-grooming habits; therefore, they do not need baths regularly. The only problem is they do get hairballs that can lead to health problems. There are three ways to rid a cat of a hairball; a bowel movement, regurgitation, or having them surgically removed. The more love and affection a pet gets, the more they are likely to give back. Cats and dogs love to play and must receive attention...
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...and play around as much as we want. We could have kids without worrying about dog-nappings and sold as slaves to random families. We never would have to worry about food, clothing, or shelter. But look at me. I’m thinner than the stop sign down at the corner. I am weaker than the child and hungrier than the “plump” woman. *sees the donut* Oh! Lookie, lookie, oh pitiful fool who is reading this! A donut! A fine wonder of the world! *dashes to donut, shoeing off the little ants crawling upon the already bitten chocolate donut; a thought occurred to Dog as he takes a bite* What am I doing? Am I so pathetic as to eat from the ground? To eat from pitiful human garbage? I am a noble dog who comes from a proud family! I am Marcio, the mag-*stomach growls*I am Mar-*growls louder* I am-*full volume* FINE I’LL EAT THE DAMN DONUT, JUST SHUTUP! One bite at a time. I shall savor each piece… *his stomach said otherwise* I gobbled that thing up like how humans eat bacon. I hadn’t eaten in days; no way was my stomach going to let me nibble on that. Now that I think about it, it might’ve been a good idea to save it for later. Oh well, screw the world. I’m my own free ma- I mean dog! I can strut down the sidewalk with my tail wagging and don’t need to care. I don’t have to act like a dog. I can walk on two legs. Heck, humans are entertained by them as shown on these so called “memes.” I am proud to be a dog but there is much room for change. I thing I’m starting to understand...
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...aspect of the book Good to Eat by anthropologist Marvin Harris. Write comments that will help the student reformulate this essay for another revision. In your comments, focus on 1) the argument structure, 2) the claims and their support, especially the integration of quotations, and 3) the overall organization of the paper. Does travel influence what's good to eat and bad to eat? Every culture has food taboos. Some, of course, have more than others. Asian countries such as China, Japan, and Thailand, for example, tend to have a more diverse cultural diet than do European countries. I conducted a survey to see how a country's food taboos correlate with the personal eating habits of those who have traveled there. I found that people who have traveled to Asian countries tend to have less food taboos than do those who have traveled to Europe. In fact, people who have traveled to Asia often could not cite one food that they refuse to eat. Everyone who has been to Europe on the other hand, could name at least one food that they personally consider to be inedible. I believe that the reason for this disparity can be found in the economic differences between the East and the West, and also, in the personal reasons people have for traveling to either Europe or Asia. Southeast Asians lack specific food types they refuse to eat. Besides the more conventional meats, i.e., beef, pork, poultry, they also eat dogs, cats, dingoes, and insects. An explanation for this can be traced to historical,...
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...just to keep up. One decent example for this scenario would be the African Wild Dog. They populate various spots of southeastern Africa. The human settlements in developing countries there tend to be heavily dependent on agriculture. This is a problem. The African Wild Dog sees the livestock in these settlements as easy prey, which is an opportunity they act upon. Humans don?t like it when other animals eat their food, so, BANG! They shoot them. Or kill them in some other fashion. However, the same livestock initially came from the wild, where the dogs hunted. As a result, the African Wild Dog is running out of prey to eat, and what remains is being warded off. As they grow desperate for food, they are liable to eat anything they think could be edible, things they normally would choose not to eat. With viral diseases being a prevalent natural threat in the area, the dogs are far more prone to infection as they weaken and attempt to push their boundaries, or reclaim the ones we took. This has all reduced the African Wild Dog population to a range between 3,000 and 5,000, though it is difficult to be precise. The World Wildlife Fund has been working to control the situation and help the dogs survive in an ample habitat. They have attempted to reduce the amount of hunting done in particular areas that the African Wild Dog roams, as well as come up with more efficient, non-lethal methods to keep the dogs away from human settlements. The situation isn?t in dire straits just yet, but...
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...and aggressiveness towards people and other animals. They get their name from the Molossian family of dogs, which bear the name from the Molossi Tribe, which is a group of people who lived in Ancient Greece, and they favored the use of robust, muscular dogs in warfare. They are reknowned for their fierceness, and for the ability to intimidate the enemies of the tribe. The Greece later began to sell these dogs to Rome which they used to cross breed with their counterparts from the year 50 A.D to 410 A.D. and then was used for entertainment in the arenas and coliseums of Rome. Once in Rome the British dogs were sold to the Englishman, when they left to go back home the Englishmen took their dogs with them and this is how they ended up in the United States. Even though Sosha is a Pit-bull, she is nothing like they say, she is very well trained and mild mannered. Lilbit is a German Shepard and their breed is known for their largeness, intelligence, strength, and their ability in training. They were used to work in the fields for sheep herding. Also, because of their intelligence and obedience training they were often employed in police and military roles around the world. They are used to also help the less privileged, the blind and ones that are confined to wheelchairs. These dogs are very smart, committed, and loyal to their masters. German Shepherds make up 4.6% of all the dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. They are also nominated and recognized profoundly for their...
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...enlgish 921 potty The dog is a loving companion to a man. He is happy to go everywhere with his master. He shows his affection for his master by wagging his tail and licking his hand or face. Dogs were not always like this. Overtime humans have domesticated dogs into making them loving pets. At one point dogs were able to pee wherever they want, eat whatever they want, and do whatever they want. Now we provide our dogs boundaries and train them to become our best friends. Eating and playing comes naturally to dogs just as it does to humans when they are born. Just like human babies one thing that does not come naturally to dogs is being potty trained. Adding a furry litte friend to the family sounds like a lot of fun and many would not think of it as such a difficult task to do since all dogs do is eat and play which obviously does not need to be taught to then but the hard part comes when it is time for them to relieve themselves and they choose do to this task on your living room floors, bedrooms, and bathrooms. For most dog owners who have little to no dog experience potty training can be a very difficult task to do but I am here to make this job a tad bit easier for you and your furry friend. Potty training your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers, it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency. The first step to potty training is introducing the spot you would like your dog to go potty. Like babies, puppies...
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...between so many species of animals that you would never think about. Some species of animals like to only care for their own kind. On the other hand, there are animals who help and care for all kinds of animals outside of their own kind. Some species of animals also like to have another animal with them so that they can achieve survival and meet all of their needs. Animals can not only help for survival but they can be there for comfort. No one would think or even picture cats and dogs together or helping one another but they do. A dog with a new litter of puppies might also care for a new litter of kittens that have been left alone....
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...Domestic dogs do well in group living situations and are fairly flexible as to the arrangements. In the wild the typical number of wild dogs or wolves in a fully-fledged pack ranges between eight and 15. Usually one is seen as the alpha dog or leader.www.petplace.com/article/dogsunderstandingcanine-socialstructure/ The reproduction cycle in female dogs has 4 phases. Female dogs that have not been spayed typically have 2 estrus or heat periods per year(about 6 months apart), each lasting about 2 to 3 weeks. In some dogs, the intervals between estrus are much longer. The first heat occurs between 6 and 15 months of age, depending on the size of the dog (later in larger breeds). Females can become pregnant during their first heat or any later...
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...During the summer at the end of July and the beginning of August my grandparents were out of town so they put me in charge of their dog Jake. Their dog Jake is highly neurotic and even though he isn’t a person he is heavily medicated and that doesn’t mean just a few pills it means about seven or eight different pills that he has to take. Jake has a pill box, it is a box for old people because they can’t remember to show if they have taken their medication or not, and this is for a dog not a person. The worst part about it is that they had a dog that was eighteen years old and she didn’t need medicine, but the five year old dog does. Also on the door to go out of the kitchen there is step by step instructions on how to take care of the dog and make sure he isn’t ‘depressed’. In the morning I have to give him the pills and not just handing it to him in your hand I had to hide it in mayonnaise and what I thought was roast beef, but I might not have been. I had to make sure to put it on the center island which at my grandparents house is this about five foot tall wooden cart. When I put the clump of roast beef on the island it makes this wet slapping sound because it came from the fridge cold and nasty. The whole point in putting the pills in the roast beef is because dog aren’t supposed to have medication because it’s a dog....
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...Introduction The gopher, also known as the Prairie Dog is one of the world’s pests. This small mammal has destroyed crops in a lot of counties. It feed on any grain or leaf plant it can eat. As a result people have trapped and shot these creature for many year. Size Gophers are a small, rabbit sized, mammal. They burrow their dens, or holes, in the soft dirt. The most common place to find them is in North Americas grass lands. They typically take to the fields where they can find food easily. Gophers usually travel and live in colonies, much like ants. And they only come out in the daylight. (Geographic, 1996-2014) (Gehmon) The Burrow Their burrows, or dens, is an extensive system of tunnels and chambers marked by mounds of dirt at the...
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