Companion Animals Crossword

These fish do not require a saltwater habitat, are the most popular companion animals in American homes.
Americans spent $40.8 billion on their pets in 2007. Americans spent $16.1 billion on _______.
Dogs were ________ at least 12,000 years ago, with canine bones being found in caves where humans lived.
The human/animal ______ has been shown to have numerous positive impacts on the owner’s health. From lower cholesterol and blood pressure
A mature male cat is a
A group of kittens born to the same parents at the same time is a
the surgical removal of a cat’s claws by a veterinarian. Keeping declawed cats inside is essential because they no longer have their most important defense mechanism
wads of hair that collect inside the digestive tract and block the digestion of food
A ___________ animal is any domestic animal kept for enjoyment and companionship by humans.
An immature dog of either sex is a ________.
The ________ Group comprises dogs that dig into the ground to capture their prey. There are 25 breeds of ________ recognized by the AKC.
The Spaniel belongs to which of the seven groups. They can be used for hunting.
is working with a dog to get it to have desirable habits and knowledge.
An injection of the killed form of a virus that allows the body to build up an internal immunity to the actual virus.
The practice of caring for the appearance of an animal, including washing, hair clipping and cutting, nail clipping, powdering, hair styling, and teeth cleaning
The part of a foreleg between the elbow and the pastern
The tip of the muzzle
The ____ Group encompasses dogs that weigh between 4 and 16 pounds.
Although most dogs eat processed dog food, they are _____ by nature