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<title><![CDATA[Facts About Horses]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=329</link>
<description><![CDATA[Evolution


    Horses and zebras are part of the same family. In fact, some horses have stripes on the bottom part of their legs and more rarely on their body, for example Sorraia.
    Horses belong to the &ldquo;Equus&rdquo; family that means &ldquo;quickness&rdquo; in Greek.
    The horse&rs...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-10T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Dogs and the Stress]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=328</link>
<description><![CDATA[Many times stress linked behaviors in dogs aren&rsquo;t noticed by their owners until it reaches the day, where the dog responds to an anxiety situation in one of these ways: flight or fight. A dog that hides under the bed or that shows aggressive towards the owner is a dog in stress.

Just like p...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-30T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond Seeds – A Balanced Diet for Seed-eaters Birds]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=323</link>
<description><![CDATA[There are some misconceptions related to the diet of seed-eaters birds. The most dangerous one is the idea that these birds&rsquo; should only eat seeds.

Seed-eaters are considered the easiest birds to maintain due to their diet. Being the preferred choice of beginners, this type of birds is many...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-26T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Facts about Geckos]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=324</link>
<description><![CDATA[History

The word Gecko comes from the Javanese ge'kok. In fact, geckos are the only lizard able to vocalize, doing clicking and squeaking sounds when socializing. Their name is an imitation of the sound they produce. 

Habitat

There are hundreds of gecko species, spread across the globe in t...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-26T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Gerbil: Squeaks, Dances and other Behaviors]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=325</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gerbils are cute rodents, extremely active, that delight their owners with their range of behaviors. Here are some of the most common behaviors in gerbils their meaning.

Thumping

This is probably one of the most curious behaviors of Gerbils. When they feel there&rsquo;s reason for alarm, they ...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-26T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Horses: The Most Popular Types]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=326</link>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout the centuries, horses have been performing different tasks in various areas: hunt, agriculture, circus and leisure. These jobs don&rsquo;t require a specific breed, since they can be done by horses of distinct breeds. Thus, type is the name given to the group of horses that show aptitude ...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-26T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Breed, color and type: the frontiers in horse classification</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10: Tropical Sweet Water Fish Species]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=327</link>
<description><![CDATA[The fish species you can select for your aquarium need to be suited for the type of environment you choose to have.

Tropical Sweet Water

For a beginner, sweet water tanks aren&rsquo;t a choice. They are really the most easy aquarium types to maintain. And, unlike what is generally though, trop...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-26T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Video advice on training your dog]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=322</link>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs. By knowing our pets' perspective, we can build their love and trust. It's a message that resonates well beyond the animal world
We may call dogs man's best friend, but according to ...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Kate</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-09-10T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>By Ian Dunbar</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Pet Idol]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=320</link>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations Elmo, the winner of Pet Idol 2008!!


Elmo has won his owners a brand new Apple Ipod Touch courtesy of www.vivapets.com and also a new toy to play with. 

Here&rsquo;s six fascinating facts on our winner:

Elmo is a &ldquo;Goldendoodle&rdquo;. His mum is a golden retriever and...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Chip Kidger</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-08-27T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>We have a winner!</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[vivapets Hall of Fame]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=319</link>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to switch off and indulge in the world of the glitterati, vivapets style. That means we&rsquo;ll be taking a look at some celebrity canines, past and present. Scooby Doo and Muttley missed the cut (we just didn't get to know&nbsp;the real them), so just who did make the grade in the ...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-08-18T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>The most famous dogs of all time...</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[POOPOD]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=318</link>
<description><![CDATA[The most exciting new dog accessory, Poopod, didn&rsquo;t cause a stink on Dragon&rsquo;s Den. Instead the unique and practical Poopod, which stars on the show on Monday 11th August 2008, made a positive statement for the pooparazzi. 
Invented by the Bell family from

Darlington , The Poopod is a...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-08-07T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Poopod Didn’t Cause a Stink on Dragon’s Den</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Dogs roaming on and off leads]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=317</link>
<description><![CDATA[
There is a great debate amongst the general public on the issue of whether dogs should be allowed to roam free, unleashed in public parks.&nbsp; 

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Many people would argue that dogs should be allowed to roam free, for several reasons.&nbsp; Firstly, many do...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Rebecca White</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-08-04T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Doggy Fashions!]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=316</link>
<description><![CDATA[It has become the up and coming trend to kit your canine companions out in the latest fashions, ranging from khaki parka coats to the most up-to-date sportswear.&nbsp; At present almost any form of clothing is available for dogs; in fact, are they becoming more fashionable then humans?&nbsp; 
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<dc:creator>Rebecca White</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-29T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>What will your dog be wearing this season?</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Pet Friendly holidays]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=315</link>
<description><![CDATA[Going on holiday is supposed to be a relaxing experience. Time to kick back and enjoy pleasant weather, excellent food and surrounds while mixing it all with a change of scenery and a splash of sunshine. But if you&rsquo;ve got pets then sometimes a holiday can become a bit of a nightmare. You&rsquo...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Karla Pett</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-22T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>What to do with your pet when you go away</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Working Dogs]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=314</link>
<description><![CDATA[

Statistics show there are approximately 7.3million dogs kept in the UK; most of these are kept as pets, however there are some who also contribute greatly to society.&nbsp; More and more pets are becoming working dogs, animals that play a significant part in helping the human population.&nbsp;&n...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Becca White</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-16T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
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<title><![CDATA[Police Dogs - A day in the life of.......]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=311</link>
<description><![CDATA[My name is Kenai and I was born on 4th November 2003.
I was specially bred by Merseyside police to be a Police dog and when I was just 10 weeks old my new Dad came to pick me up and took me to my new home. It was great! I slept in a big cage in the house and there were two little people who played ...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Kate Kidger</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-05-23T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>A day in the life of a police dog</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[How to take care of you cat...]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=310</link>
<description><![CDATA[The great majority of people with small children spend a lot of time discovering ways to turn their homes &ldquo;accident-proof&rdquo;. 
As incredible as it may seem the same happens (or it should happen) with people and their cats.
Cats are naturally curious animals and they can&rsquo;t defend th...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Joana Simões: Hospital Veterinário Principal (Criadora Gatos persas)</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2003-10-24T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>Precautions with our feline friends</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Which animal is more intelligent? The dog or the cat?]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=292</link>
<description><![CDATA[Some people emphasize that the dog&rsquo;s ability to follow its master&rsquo;s orders is a proof higher intelligence. Others take the same argument to prove that cats are more intelligent than dogs, i.e. cats are so intelligent that they do not bother to be trained.
Let&rsquo;s not follow any of t...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Dra. Cristina Alves: Hospital Veterinário Principal</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2003-08-22T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject>The eternal question…</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Kennels, dogs and euros...]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=291</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am talking today about the overpopulated kennels belonging to Animal Protection Associations, and the problems associated with quite a good number of people that resort to these facilities. 
It is common knowledge (or maybe not) that the vast majority of the kennels belonging to Animal Protection...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Vasco Valente: Hospital Veterinario Principal</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2003-08-14T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject> Kennels and Animal Protection Associations </dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Euthanasia for convenience!]]></title>
<link>http://www.vivapets.com/article.php?id=290</link>
<description><![CDATA[Euthanasia should be a means to put an end to the suffering of sick animals for which there is no hope of recovery. However the biggest ethical problems are related with the unnecessary slaughtering of animals, which are killed not to put an end to their misery but only because it&rsquo;s convenient...]]></description>
<dc:creator>Eduardo Franco: Hospital Veterinário Principal Dra. Cristina Alves</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2003-08-01T0:0+00:00</dc:date>
<dc:subject> ...another plague to think about...</dc:subject>
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