iCounsel.org is your source for expert advice on pets, livestock, exotics and all issues related to animals, including feeding, breeding, treating, training, raising, hatching, curing, protecting and more. Get support, advice, solutions, suggestions, tips, tricks and counseling from specialists in the fields of animal husbandry, veterinary sciences, obedience schools, ranch management and other animal professions and fields of study . . . plus regular pet owners. If you need answers to your questions about dogs, cats, horses, cattle, fish, birds, rabbits, chickens, ferrets, reptiles, or other exotic, domestic or livestock animals; or have any other animal-related questions, problems, issues or concerns, submit your questions to the friendly and experienced counselors at iCounsel.org. Get expert advice to help you with:
- Identifying symptoms and treating your animals for common conditions like fleas, ticks, mites, allergies, mange, rabies, parvo, distemper, kennel cough, food poisoning, injuries and more. Find out about shots, vaccinations, pills, ointments, powders and other treatments for your pets or livestock. Get in-depth information about the ideal food for your animals; grazing and exercise; hay and straw; living shelters, such as corrals, barns, pens, paddocks, stables, dog houses, rabbit hutches, breeding boxes, fields and pastures, litter boxes and more.
- Choosing a dog breed for your family and situation: Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Afghans, Toy Poodles, Dachsunds, Greyhounds, Siberian Huskies, Great Danes, German Shepherds, Australian Shephards, Rottweilers, Beagles, Lhasa Apsos, Dalmations, Irish Setters, English Setters, Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Samoyeds, Chow Chows, Boxers, Pit Bulls, Pugs, Airedales, Akitas, Malamutes, Salukis, Vizslas, Weimaraners, Corgis, Whippets, Griffons, Foxhounds, Terriers, Basenjis, Bassets, Sheepdogs, Saint Bernards, Newfoundlands, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bichon Frise, Borzoi, Mastifs, Spitz, Schnauzers, Great Pyrenees, Harriers, Ibizan, Japanese Chens, Shih Tzus, Maltese, Dobermans and Miniature Pinchers, Norwegian Elkhounds, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pointers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks or other AKC registered breeds, unregistered breeds, mixed breeds, mongrels, mutts and other hounds.
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- Animal health tips, advice, ideas, suggestions, solutions, methods and techniques from animal specialists about general health issues and specific areas of animal health and safety like diet and exercise. Get solid information from animal experts about symptoms, treatments, toxicity, side effects, substitutions and animal questions in general.
- Practical information. Common and in-depth solutions for questions, problems and concerns about all types of animals, pets and live stock.
- Get answers to virtually anything related to pets, livestock and other animals, including details on animal breeds, AKC registration and certificates, finding and choosing a good veterinarian, cat breeds (Tabbies, Persians, Abyssinians, Siamese, etc.), poisonous snakes and venom types, and much more.
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