Internal parasites

Parasites are organisms that obtain sustenance from a live host. In medical practice, the term is restricted to worms and protozoa, the subject matter of parasitology.

parasites

Biology; General

Organisms that live in, with, or on another organism. The parasites benefit from the association without contributing to the host, usually they cause some harm to the host.

parasites

Food (other); Food safety

Organisms that derive nourishment and protection from other living organisms known as hosts. They may be transmitted from animals to humans, from humans to humans, or from humans ...

dead ring

Animals; Dogs

The stationary ring on a training collar that pulls on the collar, not the dog’s neck.

hot spot

Animals; Dogs

A localized area of skin infection. It’s usually round, red, and warm to the touch.

registration certificate

Animals; Dogs

The paper certifying a dog’s registration with an accredited organization.

release word

Animals; Dogs

A word that lets a dog know that she is free to move.

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Animals; Dogs

An official registry for purebred dogs in the United States, which keeps a registry of all litter and individual registrations.

clicker

Animals; Dogs

A small hand-held device that makes a sharp cracking sound when pressed. Paired with a food reward, an effective dog-training tool.

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Palm Islands

Artificial islands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to the offshore in the Persian Gulf. The Islands are the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the ...