During the growing season, a balanced fertilizer, which has been diluted to 1/4 strength, can be added to the water for each watering. (A balanced fertilizer is one that has roughly equal proportions of Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium. A 10-10-10 fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength is ideal.)
Q: How many animals are used each year in U.S. laboratories for biomedical research?A: It is estimated that more than 25 million vertebrate animals (animals with a skeleton made of bone) are used annually in research, testing, and education in the United States.
Approximately 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year (1.6 million dogs and 1.6 million cats). About 710,000 animals who enter shelters as strays are returned to their owners. Of those, 620,000 are dogs and only 90,000 are cats. Facts about Pet Ownership in the U.S.: 1  It's estimated that 78 million dogs and 85.8 million cats are owned in the United States. 2  Approximately 40% of dog owners and 46% of cat owners learned about their pet through word of mouth.