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thecooldown. com > outdoors > invasive-species-animal-suffering-impact

Scientists reveal hidden agony caused by invasive species with first-ever animal suffering scale

4+ hour ago  (532+ words) The broader global picture may also be incomplete. Scientists have introduced the first formal system for measuring the suffering caused by invasive species, giving conservationists a new way to track harm inflicted on individual animals " not just the population declines…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > albino-doberman-rescue-chico-california

Pinky the albino Doberman is stealing hearts online with her extra little paw

20+ hour, 40+ min ago  (526+ words) "Such a precious baby." A foster video of Pinky, an albino Doberman with an extra little front paw, has been winning hearts on Tik Tok while drawing attention to how many lovable rescue dogs are still waiting to be noticed....

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > dogs-eating-dandelions-health-risks

Are dandelions safe for dogs? Here's what to do if your pet eats one

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (412+ words) Knowing which plants are relatively low-risk can help avoid unnecessary panic. Those bright yellow dandelions that show up on summer walks may look harmless " and for dogs, they usually are. If your pet tends to nibble whatever is growing in…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > household-pets-invading-flatworms-france

Pet dogs and cats may be spreading invasive worms, study says

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (408+ words) Scientists believe they may have uncovered a part of the mystery behind how one notoriously slow invasive species is spreading more widely in French gardens. Research recently published in Peer J suggests that household pets may be aiding the spread…...

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thecooldown. com > outdoors > rathlin-island-ferret-eradication-program

Northern Ireland spends millions to eradicate feral ferrets from island

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (423+ words) "Lots of people like ferrets, but " the situation was getting worse." Rathlin Island is celebrating a major environmental victory after fully eradicating feral ferrets that were threatening seabirds. According to The Guardian, the island, located off the coast of Northern…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > cat-scratcher-life-extension-tips

Cat owner points out major benefit hidden in popular pet toy: 'I have never thought about this"

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (407+ words) A cat owner had their own a-ha moment with a pet toy that they just had to share with their Tik Tok followers. As it turned out, many cat owners were similarly in the dark. Tondreanna Esquil'n (@tondreannaesquilin) revealed a…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > diy-dog-toys-from-old-t-shirts

Man shows how to make clever DIY dog chew toy without buying anything: 'Nice"

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (397+ words) "This guy knows everything!" A popular lifestyle hacker is sharing his secret for making a DIY chew toy out of the old t-shirts you have lying around. Here's how it works. In a video, the host of the Problem Solved…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > how-to-make-diy-enrichment-box-cat

Cat owner reveals clever toilet paper roll hack to create DIY enrichment toy: 'I should try this"

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (396+ words) "They're all little hunters at heart." The next time you open a box or finish a roll of toilet paper, don't toss the cardboard " save it for a cat in your life. One cat owner recently showed off their genius…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > reddit-pine-pellets-cat-litter-zero-waste

Cat owner reveals how 'dirt cheap' litter box alternative surprisingly works: 'It's saved me so much money"

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (406+ words) "I'm going to test this out!" With some trial and error, a pet owner landed on an eco-friendly alternative to traditional kitty litter that not only saves money but also reduces waste. The owner shared their experience to Reddit within…...

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thecooldown. com > green-home > cardboard-box-scratcher-hack-reddit-cat

Pet owner shares genius trick using old cardboard boxes: 'I've been wanting to do this"

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (384+ words) Cats are known to love sitting inside cardboard boxes, but if you have any left over, you can easily transform them into a thrifty scratching toy for your feline friends. One Reddit user found the perfect way to use up…...