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    Help me identify source of mercury poisoning?

    My daughter tested with mercury in her system. She has never had a filling, does not eat shelfish, rarely eats any fish (perhaps a can of tuna amonth, salmon once every two months) wears very little makeup, has not handled a broken thermometer or light bulb, and we have copper pipes. I've...
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    My new 2-yr-old fixed male cat whines a lot. He's very cuddly and gets numerous...

    He's not whining, he's holding a conversation with you! Cats with Siamese in their genes are big talkers, and some never let up. Ragdolls, black cats, and many others have enough Siamese to be chatters. I have a big fat tabby that loves to talk to me, and she gets quite insistent if I don't...
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    Please give a educated response to why people need purebred pets?

    I think the answer falls into three categories - Ignorance impatience and vanity, Ignorance: people think purebred animals are healthier and more reliable, in terms of temperament. In fact, by definition, a purebred is inbred and has the potential of having disorders mutts never get. And...
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