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2/2/2010:
Dog Drifts 75 Miles on Ice, Rescued in Baltic Sea
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A frightened, shivering dog was rescued after floating at least 75 miles (120 kilometers) on an ice floe down Poland's Vistula River and into the Baltic Sea, officials said Thursday.
Now his saviors just have to figure out who really owns him.
Four people have already claimed him, but so far rescuers say there's been no wagging tail of joy from the miracle dog they nicknamed "Baltic."
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1/26/2010:
Dog Rescued from L.A. Flood is Doing Well
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It was a stunning scene that had many of us hovering around our television sets as it played out on TV Friday: Freezing, scared, soaking wet, and likely far away from home, a German shepherd mix was pulled from the gushing Los Angeles River Basin by firefighter Joe St. Georges, who dangled from a helicopter.
For 1:59 seconds, viewers watched in anguish as the 50-year-old firefighter...
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1/19/2010:
Shar-pei Wrinkles Explained by Dog Geneticists
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Just how did the Shar-pei get its famous wrinkled appearance?
Scientists who have analysed the genetics of 10 pedigree dog breeds believe they now have the answer.
Their research identifies 155 distinct locations in the animals' genetic code that could play a role in giving breeds their distinctive appearances.
In the Shar-pei, the team found differences in a gene known as HAS2...
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1/12/2010:
Cat Found Frozen Thaws, Survives
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In the midst of the weekend's prolonged winter storm, Norfolk Animal Control Officer Hilary Cohen was driving through the snow, responding to a call about a cat.
It didn't look promising.
Cohen tells CBS Station WBZ Boston that the small gray and white cat appeared dead. She was stiff, showing no signs of life. "I kept her in the blanket and put her on my lap in the cruiser and headed...
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1/5/2010:
Oregon Shelter Reaches Goal of Adopting Out 10,000 Pets in 2009
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Workers at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland watched patiently as the ticker on their Web site slowly climbed throughout the year. Starting at 1 in January, the ticker hit a record-breaking 10,000 yesterday signifying that 10,000 of the organization's pets were adopted into happy homes in 2009.
"We had balloons everywhere, we had champagne and cider, we had cake, we were whooping it...
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12/29/2009:
Two-legged dog gives hope to disabled vets
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LOS ANGELES - For several years, Jude Stringfellow and her Lab-chow mix have toured the country with a simple message: Faith walks.
Born without front legs to a junkyard dog around Christmas 2002, Faith the puppy was rejected and abused by her mother. She was rescued by Rueben Stringfellow, now an Army E-4 specialist, who had been asked to bury other puppies in the litter.
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12/22/2009:
Veterinarian Offers Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Pets
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As you shop for Christmas gifts for your pets or for pet owners, keep the pet's health in mind, says Lorraine Corriveau, a wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine.
Here are her top 10 holiday gift ideas for pets:
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12/15/2009:
Winter Pet Story
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There are sprigs of mistletoe over doorways, candy canes in yards, Santa hats perched on heads and particles of snow drifting across the grid from beaches to mountains.
Winter has arrived in Second Life. As the sunny skies fill with swirling snowflakes, pet lovers look for ways to get themselves, and their furry, feathery and finny companions, into the holiday spirit.
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12/8/2009:
Synchronized Grooming?
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You've heard of synchronized swimming, but synchronized grooming?? Maybe they're fraternal twins? Or maybe they're just meticulous about their complexion..
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12/8/2009:
2-Nosed Bunny Surprises Pet Shop Owner
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It's no April Fools' joke. The baby bunny really does have two noses.
Allison Noe, a Connecticut pet shop worker, found the nosey bunny in a delivery of 6-week-old dwarf rabbits that arrived at the Milford store last week, according to the Connecticut Post. Both noses have two nostrils.
The owner of the Purr-Fect Pets shop says he's never seen anything like it in 25 years in the...
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12/1/2009:
Pet Cat in U.S. Catches Swine Flu
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A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said Wednesday in what is believed to be the first confirmed case of the H1N1 virus in a feline in the United States.
The domestic shorthaired cat was treated last week at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames and has recovered, officials said. The virus also has been confirmed in...
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11/24/2009:
Pet Airways Conducts Operation Thanksgiving Day Pet Flight To Freedom
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The first ever pet rescue airlift will take place this Thanksgiving Holiday with a flight from Pet Airways' Pet Lounge at Chicago's Midway Airport to the Pet Airways Pet Lounge in Farmingdale, New York.
In conjunction with Best Friends Animal Society www.bestfriends.org, Pet Airways www.petairways.com is helping to place these currently homeless dogs with new families by providing free...
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11/17/2009:
Weee! Snowboarding Bulldogs Hit the Slopes for Rose Bowl Parade
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It may not get chilly in Pasadena, Calif., but come Jan. 1, a whole bunch of bulldogs will be polishing their snowboards for some wintry fun.
Natural Balance Pet Foods is participating in the Tournament of Roses Parade, recreating their 2009 float full of skateboarding dogs, this time with a little mountain air. "Last year, the whole country went nuts for them," Natural Balance president...
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11/10/2009:
The WeeklyBeagle.com Cutest Pet Photo Contest!
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Calling all animal lovers! Grab your camera & send us your favorite photo of your furry, fuzzy, cuddly & pampered pets. Submit your pet photos now, & enjoy taking a peek at everyone's friendliest family members, as they will be featured in upcoming issues of the Weekly Beagle!
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11/3/2009:
Lost Dog Gathers Clues to Find its Family
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"I could just tell right away she was somebody's baby. She just didn't act like a stray dog to me," said Kathy Wilkes-Myers, who found the dog a few months ago.
Ella was emaciated and drinking from a drainage ditch along an empty stretch of highway. Kathy says it's typical for people to dump unwanted pets in the middle of nowhere - but again, the dog's demeanor convinced her there was more...
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10/26/2009:
Health Insurance: Now For Your Dog, Or Hedgehog
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Health Insurance: Now For Your Dog, Or Hedgehog
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10/20/2009:
Lucky the Injured Turtle Gets Coasters for Feet
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The joke is as old as the hills: "Lost Dog: Three legs, blind in one eye, ear torn. Answers to the name 'Lucky.' "
But for a Petaluma, Calif., box turtle, that name held true and then some after he got his front legs chewed off by a raccoon.
Injured in July, Lucky came within a whisker of being euthanized after his unfortunate run-in with a masked turtle mauler. But thanks to the quick...
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10/20/2009:
Animal Friendship
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Dogs, cats, ducks, and more! Proving that, even in the animal world, we all can get along.
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10/13/2009:
Trap, Neuter, Return Catching on for Stray Cats
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Stepping onto the back porch of Suzanne Des Marais's row house in Washington, D.C., a visitor might be skeptical about the colony of feral cats she supposedly feeds.
There isn't a feline in sight, until she points to a pair of yellow eyes peeking between boards at the top of a fence. The black cat keeps its distance, apparently alone, then she picks up food dishes and suddenly three cats are...
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10/8/2009:
A Paw and a Prayer: Pilots Save Shelter Animals
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Lady Di is a lovely purebred collie with a pleasant disposition, just like lots of other dogs dumped at shelters in areas that lack anywhere near enough would-be owners. Unlike all but a lucky few of those animals, she got a plane ride away from death row.
Along with one of her sick, emaciated pups, Lady Di recently was brought to a shelter in the central Alabama town of Clanton by a man who...
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9/29/2009:
10 Rules for Houseguests with Pets
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When you take your pet visiting, there are some rules to follow for a safe and happy trip. Although your pet may be as important to you as any other family member, not everyone feels that way, and making sure that your host is comfortable with the arrangements by following a few simple guidelines is the best way to ensure that your visit doesn't turn out to be a disaster.
Even though your...
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9/22/2009:
Animal Eyes Inspire New Technology
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When nanotech researcher Luke Lee is looking for inspiration for the next generation of optical gadgets, he ponders the lobster. And the house fly. And the octopus.
Lee and other "bioengineers" are borrowing ideas from all corners of the animal kingdom to design artificial vision systems that could be used for high-tech cameras, motion detectors, navigation devices in unmanned vehicles, or...
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9/15/2009:
Remembering Sirius
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On the eight anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, our nation pauses to remember and mourn the thousands of people who perished that day, including 343 firefighters, who rushed to help as the World Trade Center towers disintegrated around them.
The Associated Foreign Press reports that President Obama held a moment of silence this morning at the White House at 8:46 am EST...
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9/8/2009:
Indoor Dog Parks: The Next Big Pet Trend
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It's the answer to every dog owner's constant struggle of letting their pet romp and play like an animal while keeping them safe -- from other dogs to extreme weather -- and it's concept that's spreading like wildfire.
An ornery little puppy started what might be the next million dollar idea in the pet industry as the nation's first indoor dog park and retail center, called Unleashed...
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8/25/2009:
Pet Fashion Week 2009 Takes Over New York City
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What's the hot trend for pets this upcoming season?
"Purple," says Chad Conway, who owns Canine Styles pet boutiques in New York City. "I just got back from Paris and everything is purple -- specifically deeper plums and lavender. You'll be seeing it on everything from leashes and collars to sweaters and jackets."
At its booth at Pet Fashion Week, which took place August 22 and 23 in...
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8/18/2009:
Squirrel Hijacks Vacation Photo
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It was the perfect backdrop for a vacation photo - a gorgeous mountain lake with a rocky shore and a big Canadian sky. It was the sort of shot that a couple put in their personal album and share with their family and friends for years.
And then the squirrel popped up.
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8/11/2009:
'G-Force' Likely to Put Guinea Pigs Atop Pet List
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The Disney movie "G-Force" shows a squad of specially trained, computer-generated guinea pig spies coming to the world's rescue. After the movie comes out, though, animal activists say it will be real life guinea pigs who need rescuing.
Some guinea pig rescue groups have already posted pleas to those who might rush out to buy the furry little rodents. "I can tell you, every single rescue in...
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8/4/2009:
Dog-Cat Relationship Book Gives Lessons on Love
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Tom chases Jerry and it's an endless adversarial conflict that quite is often what people think of when considering the relationship between dogs and cats -- but savvy pet owners know the truth.
In shared households around the world, cats and dogs often play together, eat together and snuggle together. While it may take small, initial adjustments, two of man's most loyal friends, cats and...
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7/28/2009:
Lions and Tigers and... Dogs? Stray Pooch Nurses Rejected Cubs
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A PLUCKY stray dog has saved the lives of a tiger cub and lion triplets who were abandoned by their mothers at a Chinese zoo.
The mongrel bitch become the endangered cats' surrogate mum last month after their first-time mothers rejected the cubs because they did not know how to breast feed them.
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7/21/2009:
Seder Fare for Pets That Keep Kosher
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When Robert Uri Heller, a psychologist and professor at the Adler School of Professional Psychology, leads a Passover Seder in Chicago on Saturday, some of the rituals symbolizing Jews' exodus from Egypt may be lost on the yarmulke-wearing guests.
Those guests will, after all, be dogs.
The Seder, which will be conducted at a pet store, Wigglyville, is being sponsored by Evangers Dog...
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7/14/2009:
The Amazing Hemingway Cats
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Ernest Hemingway was an amazing man, with many talents and interests. He was also an inveterate cat-lover, because he admired the spirit and independence of cats. Hemingway acquired his first cat from a ship's captain in Key West, Florida, where he made his home for a number of years. This cat, which may have been a Maine Coon, had extra toes (technically known as polydactyl, latin for "many...
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7/7/2009:
Pets Feel the Recession Too
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It wasn't long ago that one way the wealthy flashed their fortunes was by decking their dogs in Burberry collars and sending them for spa services.
Now even the city's wealthiest dog owners have cut their budgets and sometimes abandoned their dogs entirely.
John Ziegler, co-founder of the Manhattan doggie gym with six locations called Biscuits and Bath, said he had never seen so many...
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6/30/2009:
Which Way to Bay? Baby Sea Lion Rescued on Freeway
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A baby sea lion wandered onto a busy San Francisco Bay area freeway Monday morning but, after a ride in the back seat of a police car, was safe and resting at a marine center later in the day.
Drivers on Interstate 880 started calling authorities around 5:45 a.m. to report the animal "walking" in the center divider near the Oakland Coliseum, said Peter Van Eckhardt, an officer with the...
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6/23/2009:
Dogs Being Trained to Sniff Out Diabetes
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Dogs are being trained in Britain as potential life-savers to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels fall to dangerously low levels.
Man's best friend already has been shown capable of sniffing out certain cancer cells, and dogs have long been put to work in the hunt for illegal drugs and explosives.
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6/9/2009:
Missouri Fights Reputation as 'Puppy Mill'
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When authorities raided J.B.'s Precious Puppies, they discovered more than 200 dogs standing in their own excrement, crammed three and four to a cage. Some were so sickly they were missing clumps of hair. The skeletal remains of puppies and adult dogs were found inside pet-food bags.
The ghastly scene deep in the Ozarks has become far too common in Missouri.
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6/2/2009:
Dogs (Not Chimps) Most Like Humans
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Chimpanzees share many of our genes, but dogs have lived with us for so long and undergone so much domestication that they are now serving as a model for understanding human social behavior, according to a new paper.
Cooperation, attachment to people, understanding human verbal and non-verbal communications, and the ability to imitate are just a handful of the social behaviors we share with...
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5/26/2009:
Smartest Dogs: Moscow Stray Dogs
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Russian scientists say that Moscow stray dogs became much smarter. The four legged oldest humans friends demonstrate real smartness such as riding the Moscow metro every morning to get from their suburban places of living to the fat regions of Moscow center. Once they arrive to the downtown they demonstrate different new, previously unseen for the dog skills. Those skills can include the hunt...
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5/19/2009:
Is the Obamas New Pooch a Rescue?
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Is Bo a rescued dog or not? Did President Obama keep or break a campaign promise in picking the purebred as the familys new pet?
The twists and turns of the Portuguese water dog's route to the White House make for the kind of intrigue that political junkies and the highly opinionated dog world delight in.
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5/12/2009:
Dog Fashion Show at Fashion Institute of Technology
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New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology hosted its first-ever pet fashion show, Bark is the New Black, on April 22. The event showcased designs from 14 students enrolled in the school's new Pet Product Design and Marketing professional development certificate program, which is offered through the Fashion Institute of Technologys Center for Professional Studies.
"We very much wanted...
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5/5/2009:
Swine Flu Goes Person-to-Pig; What's Next?
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Now that the swine flu virus has passed from a farmworker to pigs, could it jump back to people? The question is important, because crossing species again could make it more deadly.
The never-before-seen virus was created when genes from pig, bird and human viruses mixed together inside a pig. Experts fear the virus that has gone from humans back into pigs in at least one case could mutate...
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4/28/2009:
Animal CSI? University to Teach Vet Forensics
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Only a few investigators in the country are trained to adequately investigate and prepare cases for prosecution of the horrendous crimes against animals that can leave dogs, roosters and other animals maimed and tortured.
The University of Florida and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have teamed up to tackle the shortage by training crime scene investigators to...
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4/21/2009:
What's on Your Cat's Mind? Ask a Pet Whisperer
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Ears twitching wildly, Nikki and Lucy hovered near the telephone, aroused by the caller on the other end. He was their "whisperer," and the girls had something to tell me: "Their food tastes like sawdust." Nikki and Lucy are my 10-year-old cats. They were nice to each other up until a year or so. That's when the hissing started, and the bullying, and the sporadic indifference.
That's also...
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4/14/2009:
4-inch Lake County Chihuahua May be World's Smallest Dog
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Meet tiny Dancer, a rust-colored, long-haired Chihuahua that may just be the world's smallest dog, weighing 18 ounces and standing not much more than 4 inches tall.
Dancer's owner, Jenny Gomes, said the diminutive Lake County canine may be on his way to being named the world's smallest living dog by Guinness World Records.
And Dancer may have a legitimate claim to the title. The last...
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4/7/2009:
Dog Overboard Found Four Months Later
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A pet dog that fell overboard in rough seas off Australia has been reunited with its owners after surviving alone on an island for four months, reports said.
Sophie Tucker, apparently named after a late US entertainer, fell overboard as Jan Griffith and her family sailed through choppy waters off the northeast Queensland coast in November.
The dog was believed to have drowned and...
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3/31/2009:
A Dog Owner's Guide to Spring
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The arrival of Spring is a joyous occasion. The snows of winter are finally gone, and dog owners once can again go outside and play with their pets. Spring brings new opportunities for dog owners, to be sure, but also challenges, and the need for new gear- both for you and your pet. Here is a guide to help dog owners navigate the new season.
April showers may bring May flowers, but they also...
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3/24/2009:
Petland Accused of Scheme to Sell Sick Puppies
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An animal protection group has accused the Petland Inc. pet store chain of scheming to sell sick puppies bred in filthy conditions to thousands of unsuspecting people.
Petland intentionally misled thousands of customers into believing the puppies came from the finest breeders and were healthy, the Humane Society of the United States said in a lawsuit against the company, which is based in...
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3/17/2009:
Top 10 Dog and Cat Names Unveiled
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The top ten pet names for cats and dogs has been revealed -- and one name took the top prize in both categories.
Veterinary Pet Insurance, a pet health insurance provider, went through its database of more than 450,000 insured pets to find the most popular monikers of 2008.
The company found that traditional pet names, such as Fido, took a back seat to "people" names last year. They...
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3/10/2009:
Cat Personality Test? Shelters Try New Tactic
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It happens to all of us. You fall in love with someone's looks ... but then he's not quite what you expected. Even, sometimes, if he's a cat.
"People come in and say, I had a black and white tuxedo cat before, so thats what I want," says Jim Monsma of the Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, D.C. "But cats are not all the same. They have widely divergent personalities."
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3/3/2009:
'Ugly' Bald Cat Wins Fans at NH Vet Clinic
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A cat aptly named Ugly is attracting a lot of attention at an Exeter vet clinic, where clients say they can't take their eyes off his striking appearance.
The cat's full name is Ugly Bat Boy. He's bald in most places except for flowing fur on his chest, and he spends his days on a warm computer at Exeter Veterinary Hospital, reported WMUR-TV in Manchester, N.H. Bat Boy has become something...
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2/24/2009:
Sam the Koala Lifts a Nation's Spirit
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A picture paints a thousands words and none moreso than images which capture our hearts and preserve our hope amid disasters -- such is the story of Sam the koala.
Sam shot to celebrity status last week when County Fire Authority volunteer firefighter David Tree was photographed giving the koala a drink of water as the female marsupial grasped the bottle in her hands.
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2/17/2009:
Cancer victim seeks homes for seven beloved cats
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There are some things a pet's loving touch cannot heal. For Judy Jenkins, that may be lung cancer.
Her seven cats comforted and tended to her as she fought uterine and ovarian cancers into remission.
Now, as she nears the point when she will find out if the lung cancer is terminal, she is trying to find homes for her pets.
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2/3/2009:
Best in Breed: The top 10 dogs of the year
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Barack Obama isnt the only American making a ruff decision for the household. This year, thousands of people narrowed down their search for the breed best suited for their lifestyle.
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1/27/2009:
Labrador retriever is still Americans favorite dog
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For the 18th consecutive year, pooch remains the most popular purebred
The Labrador retriever is the most popular purebred dog in the United States for the 18th consecutive year, according to the American Kennel Club.
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1/13/2009:
New landlord serves eviction notices to tenants who won't remove pets
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West End resident June MacGregor has an ally in her eviction battle with her landlord a long-haired bundle of fur named Inspector Clouseau.
Hes my pal. Im not going to get rid of him, vowed MacGregor, a retiree from Edmonton, on Thursday.
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1/5/2009:
Biden grandchildren name family's new dog Champ
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Vice president-elect Joe Biden's new German shepherd puppy has a name.
Biden's granddaughters chose the name Champ. Spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander, says the girls revealed their choice as the family gathered on Christmas morning.
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12/21/2008:
Cat lost in Yellowstone returned to Texas family
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BOZEMAN, Mont. - A cat lost in Yellowstone National Park in August has been returned to her family in Houston with the help of some West Yellowstone residents. Philip Wattenbarger and his family were camping in a trailer in the West Yellowstone area when their long-haired tabby, Fluffy, went missing on Aug. 1.
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12/1/2008:
When Puppies Play, It's Ladies First
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It may not be such a dog-eat-dog world after all, at least among puppies. A new study has found that young male dogs playing with female pups will often let the females win, even if the males have a physical advantage.
Male dogs sometimes place themselves in potentially disadvantageous positions that could make them more vulnerable to attack, and researchers suspect the opportunity to play...
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11/24/2008:
Why Do We Eat Turkey For Thanksgiving?
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Although juicy and tender butterball turkeys are the main cuisine of today's Thanksgiving celebrations, these birds were NOT the most popular centerpieces on the first Thanksgiving tables.
In 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians celebrated the first Thanksgiving, they were gobbling up many more foods than just turkey. Since lobster, goose, duck, seal, eel, and cod were...
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11/17/2008:
On Its Way: The No-Scalpel Spay
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Let's say there was a way for you to spay your cat without surrendering her to surgery. Would you do it? Would you neuter your dog via pill or injection?
If you're anything like me (as I suspect you are) youâll wait a few years once this currently non-existent technology comes to market before exposing your pet to its potentially unsatisfactory effects.
But it would undoubtedly be...
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11/10/2008:
A New Day for Dogs: Law Targets Puppy Mills
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Sammy, a Shetland sheepdog, wouldn't touch his food, retreating to a corner of the yard and devouring mouthfuls of dirt â behavioral oddities his owner later learned came from a lifetime of abuse as a "stud" in a large puppy mill.
The 10 years of caged confinement Sammy endured would have been illegal under a bill signed late Thursday by Gov. Ed Rendell. The governor, who owns two rescued...
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11/3/2008:
Pet Paramedics Come to the Rescue
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Sydney has its first pet ambulance to help animals in medical emergencies.
PetMedics was created by Roseville couple Niccole George and Gareth O'Connor, both 24, who saw a need for the service while Ms George worked emergency shifts at North Shore Veterinary Hospital.
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10/27/2008:
Me-yow! This Cat Has a Glow - for a Good Cause
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First fluorescent cat in U.S. will aid endangered species ... and humans, too
For brightness, glowworms got nothing on Mr. Green Genes. And for fright factor, neither do black cats. The 6-month-old feline may look like a standard-issue orange tabby in the comfort of daylight, but he turns a ghoulish shade of fluorescent green under the shroud of darkness!
But thereâs no need to...
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10/20/2008:
'Dewey' Chronicles Life of Author, Cat and Town
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He was a yellow tabby with twinkling green eyes who arrived in the overnight drop box of a farmland library one frigid January night. Dewey Readmore Books became the library's star boarder and an international celebrity.
Now he's the subject of a best seller that chronicles the struggles of the library worker who found the trembling kitten, the town that embraced him and Dewey himself.
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10/13/2008:
Should You Bring Your Pet to College?
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One of the many transitions thrust on freshman going off to college is saying good-bye to the family pet. But, guess what: Although college dorms have traditionally been known as pet-free zones, a handful are now allowing certain animals in selected residence halls to give students a more homey feeling about their living space.
Here are some things to consider before you add Fluffy to your...
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10/6/2008:
Abandoned Tiger Cubs Adopted by Dog are Thriving
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Cats and dogs may be natural enemies in classic cartoons, but not in the TODAY studio Friday morning. Isabella, a golden retriever who adopted three newborn white tigers, gnawed contentedly on a chew toy while her three "tiger pups" â one of them hugging a stuffed tiger of her own â lazed on the floor and furniture.
The tigers, who had been on TODAY seven weeks ago, just five days after...
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9/29/2008:
Why Sled Dogs are Super Dogs
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Alaskan huskies that participate in the grueling Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race must run 1,100 miles while enduring heavy blizzards, temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit and winds up to 60 miles per hour, all of which earn the hearty canines status as the world's premier ultra-endurance animal athletes.
How do they do it? New research suggests the canines are superior to most other...
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9/22/2008:
For Store Pets, It's All in a Day's Work
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Dogs may be man's best friend, but store pets seem to be a big draw for customers of many local businesses.
There's a dog as big as a horse that may be more popular than the sheet music at a Howell music store, cats guarding the bird seed after hours in downtown Brighton and a beagle who announces customers with his distinctive bark in Fowlerville.
And that's just a sampling of the...
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9/15/2008:
Some Dry Pet Foods Recalled for Salmonella
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Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall Friday of all dry pet food products produced at its plant in Everson, Pa. between Feb. 18 and July 29, citing potential contamination with salmonella.
Mars, in a news release, did not say how much pet food is involved, but said the recall reaches 31 states and various brands and said the action was taken as a precaution.
"Even though no...
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9/9/2008:
Pets Fall Victim to Struggling Economy
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The family came to the MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center on Wednesday to surrender their tan Terrier mixed-breed.
Their reason for leaving their dog behind?
âIts owner said that their house was foreclosed upon, and they moved into an apartment that didnât allow dogs,â said Jennifer Alvarez, project coordinator for the MSPCA in Brockton.
Skyrocketing foreclosures, job...
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9/1/2008:
Diamond Pet Foods Recognizes âLabor Dogsâ on Labor Day
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Company seeks stories of working dogs that make a difference in American society
Labor Day is a time for Americans to stop and honor the nationâs workforce. This Labor Day, Diamond Pet Foods, a leading manufacturer of super premium pet foods, wants to recognize working dogs, those companion animals that make a difference in the every day lives of Americans. People with great stories of...
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8/26/2008:
Dog Saves Owner With Modified Heimlich
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Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.
Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig newspaper she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform...
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8/18/2008:
A Colossal Cat Comes With a Princely Price Tag
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It's no great shock that cat lovers can get a little excessive when it comes to their feline friends. But one company, banking on the fact there are more than a few prospective pet owners willing to part with some serious ka-ching for a kitten, is selling a designer breed of cat that costs $22,000.
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8/11/2008:
Pet Realtors Defy Sagging Housing Market
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Sherice Ward adores her 3-year-old Labrador retriever, Lacey, so she and her family went looking for a new home, the dogâs needs were equally considered.
Ward says she heard from friends about a development called Avalon Park.
"It's a very pet friendly area," Ward said. "People are always walking with their pets."
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8/4/2008:
Fat N.J. Cat's Origins Uncovered
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A 44-pound cat found lumbering around New Jersey was abandoned by a woman who said her home was foreclosed, an animal shelter official said Thursday.
The porky white cat found Saturday became a local media sensation and was dubbed "Princess Chunk". But the animal is really a male whose name is Powder.
Jennifer Anderch, director of the Camden County Animal Shelter, said Thursday that the...
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7/28/2008:
Lion Cub Triplets May Be Rare Atlas Crossbreed
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VIENNA (AFP) - Lion cub triplets thought to be a sub-species of the Atlas lion, extinct in the wild for almost a century, have been born at a Vienna zoo, curators said Monday.
Tiergarten Schonbrunn Zoo said in a statement that the mother and the father "display typical traits of a sub-species of the Atlas lion," also known as Barbary or Nubian lions and best known for the male's extravagant,...
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7/21/2008:
Inmates Train Dogs With Behavioral Problems
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Among the 2,550 inmates housed in the multi-security level Sterling Correctional Facility are 21 rather furry, four-legged residents, who, like their taller two-legged companions, are getting a second chance at life through an unlikely partnership.
It's a sunny Friday morning in the prison yard. Inmate Julian Whalen beams with pride as his training dog, Duchess Lady, shakes his hand, sits,...
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7/14/2008:
Goats: Pets or Lawbreakers?
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A Fortville couple believe town officials are unfairly harassing them over two goats kept in the family's back yard.
Joshua and Sarah Brown keep one of the goats for its milk. The other is a companion for the first goat. Both are female.
"They're friendly. They're pets," said Sarah Brown, 31. "They're the size of large dogs. We take our goats for walks just like dogs. All the kids in...
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7/7/2008:
Reality TV Show Seeks America's Best Dog
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It's not exactly "Canine Idol" or "So You Think Your Pet Can Dance?", but this summer, dog lovers can follow the journey of 10 dogs pawing their way to win a reality show prize of $250,000 and title of "Greatest American Dog." The Washington Post reports:
[All 10 dogs and owners] are vying for the title of "Greatest American Dog," CBS' new unscripted series hosted by pet expert-zoologist...
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7/1/2008:
Barking Over Parking: Dog-Friendly Bus Thriving
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BOULDER, Colo. â Just a stoneâs throw from downtown Boulder, the Colorado Chautauqua is a popular destination for stretching the legs -- all four of them, a trip recently made more accessible for dog owners and their pets thanks to a new pilot program.
The initiative offers residents, tourists and canines a free ride from downtown to the park, which was designated a historic landmark in...
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6/24/2008:
Detectives on Pets' Tails
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Here were the facts:
Subject had fled in panic two days earlier. Unresponsive to repeated calls. Known to fear men - and Styrofoam packing peanuts.
No question, it was a case for Laura Totis and her trusty sidekick, Chewy, she of the neon sense of smell. If these pros couldn't solve this case, maybe no one could.
Pet detective and German shepherd pulled into a Reisterstown...
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6/17/2008:
Judge Cuts US Dog's $12m Legacy
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Leona Helmsley's will was challenged by some of her relatives.
A judge in New York has agreed to slash $10m (ÂŁ5.1m) off the $12m inheritance given by real estate billionaire Leona Helmsley to her pet dog, Trouble.
Manhattan Surrogate Judge Renee Roth switched the $10m from the nine-year-old Maltese's trust fund to Mrs Helmsley's charitable foundation.
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6/10/2008:
Feline Geneticist Traces Origin of the Cat
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They're fierce hunters and purring companions, subject of ancient paintings and modern-day cartoons, barnyard necessities and companions of single women everywhere. Both aloof and affectionate, cats have been revered â and sometimes reviled â for centuries.
And now, feline experts say they've surpassed the dog and become the most popular pet on earth. But how did the cat evolve from a...
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6/3/2008:
Demand Spikes at Pet Food Banks
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The rising costs of fuel, food and housing have generated a surge in requests for pet food from traditional food pantries. Others are trying to save money by forgoing veterinary care.
FRANKLIN, Mass. - Diana Bardsley wiped tears from her eyes as she recalled taking food off her plate to feed her beloved spaniel Hunter and two Siamese cats.
Her greatest fear: that she could be forced to...
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5/27/2008:
Love of Animals Leads Woman Into Pet Grooming Service
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CROWN POINT -- The play on words in the name -- Groomingdales -- makes prospective clients smile, and Julie Sadler promises the services will make them beam at the sight of their pets.
Sadler began her pet grooming business in April. She offers all styles of grooming and sells pet items in her shop -- the can't-miss turquoise building at 707 N. Indiana Ave.
"I went to school over in...
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5/20/2008:
Specialty Dog Walkers Get Tails Wagging
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Did you hear the one about the hot blonde dog walker?
Dominika Rosinski hopes so, but her growing business is no joke.
As owner of Hot Chicks Dog Walking Co., people pay top dollar to have the attractive girl with hipster flair walk their best friends.
"Men love confident blondes," said Rosinski, a 26-year-old with a platinum bob.
For $20 per half-hour, Rosinski also feeds and...
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5/13/2008:
More Bark for Your Buck
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Veterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started out in rural Kansas. "It was $6," said Hammer, now president of the American Veterinary Medical Assn. Good luck getting so much as a torn nail clipped for that these days.
Americans spent more than $10 billion on veterinary care last year, according to the...
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5/6/2008:
Lost Pet Service Coming
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With the recent coverage of a lost 2-year-old greyhound in the Ottawa area, several people are planning to start a Web site to aid in finding missing pets.
Randall Repp of American Family Insurance, his wife, Roberta, and Jean Nakaerts of K9 Pawprints, are partnering to create the free service to reunite pet owners with their lost pets.
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4/29/2008:
Pet-Proof Your Garden for a Doggone Good Time
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It's spring! You've been looking forward all winter to being outdoors with your dog and your garden. But now you remember that to dogs, seedlings are for trampling and dirt is for digging. Fortunately, a little planning can help plants and pups get along more harmoniously:
Good gardening is good for dogs
* Once you've planned a garden that your dog can't hurt so much, make sure your...
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4/22/2008:
The Good Humor Man Goes to the Dogs
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Companies appear to be on a never-ending quest for ways to pamper your pooch, and here's the latest evidence: Ice cream maker Good Humor and pet food producer Pedigree have announced plans to produce ice cream sandwiches for dogs.
Apparently this is not a stupid pet snack. The companies said they needed a special formula for the dairy treats, as many dogs are lactose intolerant and cannot...
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4/15/2008:
Hasbro's LITTLEST PET SHOP Jumps into the Digital Plush Arena with Virtual Interactive Pets
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Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), announces the launch of LITTLEST PET SHOP VIPs (Virtual Interactive Pets), a line of five cuddly, plush pets that bear secret codes on their collars to unlock a virtual world where tween girls can interact with the digital counterparts of their plush pals and explore a fun online VIPs destination jam packed with exciting games, activities, and community events. LITTLEST...
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4/8/2008:
Kittens 'Adopted' by Pet Rabbit
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Six abandoned kittens have found an unexpected new mother figure - a pet rabbit.
Veterinary nurse Melanie Humble took the three-week-old kittens to her Aberdeen home.
The kittens seemed to think Summer the rabbit was their mother and began to climb all over her and try to feed from her.
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4/1/2008:
Humane Society to Host Pet-Safety Events Program, Clinic Set for This Week
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The next time a hurricane roars through the region, Fido needs a port in the storm â and his own Social Security Number.
Those are the messages the Humane Society of Beaufort County wants to get across during two events planned for this week. On Thursday, the Humane Society will sponsor a program on having disaster plans for pets. And on Saturday, the organization will sponsor a...
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3/25/2008:
Too busy for a full-time pet? You can soon rent a dog by the day
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Dog lovers who do not have the time or space to keep a full-time pet are being offered the chance to hire a part-time one.
Marlena Cervantes supplies dogs by the day or the weekend, and says her service, FlexPetz, is like a holiday time-share.
"Our members are responsible in that they realise full-time ownership is not an option," said Miss Cervantes, 32, a behavioural therapist who...
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3/18/2008:
Training Leads to a Safer and Happier Life for Pets
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Training your pet doesn't mean a quick trip to animal commando school.
Simple commands such as sit, stay, or come can make a big difference in a pet's life. If the pet wanders into the street, you can call for it to move to a safer place. When company comes over, you can say "sit" and keep it from jumping on people. The list goes on and on.
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3/11/2008:
Family Wins Bid to Keep Pet Chickens
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On a wing and a prayer, a North Huntingdon family's third appeal to keep their pet chickens won approval from commissioners.
Commissioners voted 6-1 Thursday to appeal the Dec. 4 decision of the township's zoning hearing board to deny the family's challenge of the vagueness of the ordinance regarding the definition of "pets" and "fowl" to the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas.
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3/4/2008:
The "Miracle" Vet
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TODAY's Jill Rappaport, an animal lover, shares her personal account of an inspiring doctor and her own struggle to help her ailing dog, Jack.
Doctor Jiu Jia Wen is an incredible vet. But to his very special four-legged patients, who come from all over the country to his Long Island practice, he is much more than just their doctor. He is a "miracle worker."
You see, to them, he was...
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2/26/2008:
Who Invited the Dog?
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GUESS WHOâS COMING TO DINNER
Your pet may be part of your family, but isnât asking your hosts for that glass of wine going a bit far?
IT was a dark and stormy night â actually four stormy nights â when Jayme Otto, 31, and her husband, Ryan Otto, 33, drove 1,200 miles from their home in Boulder, Colo., to her parentsâ house in Cleveland for Christmas.
âWe traveled...
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2/19/2008:
Program Gives Cheap Fix for Pet Expenses
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Students may find it hard to say "no" to a furry companion, but many are unaware of the mounting costs and responsibilities that come with a pet.
Pet owners have the chance to get one important service - spaying or neutering - for a low cost through the Lexington Humane Society's Spay's the Way program.
"Many people aren't aware the resources are out there, or of the importance of...
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2/12/2008:
A Valentine's Day Guide to Giving Your Pet the Very Best
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Study after study shows that people are not only crazy about pets, but they also love to spend money on them. We're certainly not arguing against buying that perfect dog collar or cat toy, but we do want you to know that you don't have to buy a lot of things for your pets to care for them well.
In fact, some of the best gifts you can give your pet don't cost any money at all -- your...
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2/5/2008:
An Underdogâs Second Chance
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His back resting comfortably against her chest, Hector nestles his massive canine head into Leslie Nuccioâs shoulder, high-fiving pit bull paws against human hands.
The big dog â 52 pounds â is social, people-focused, happy now, it seems, wearing a rhinestone collar in his new home in sunny California.
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1/29/2008:
Pet Turtles Blamed For Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
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Pet turtles have been blamed as the source of a nationwide salmonella outbreak which caused around 100 people, mostly children, to become greatly ill, with many of them having to stay in the hospital for treatment.
The nationwide salmonella outbreak has taken a strange turn as pet turtles have now been officially linked to it. Federal health officials have stated that the 100 people who got...
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1/22/2008:
Best in show: The top 10 dog breeds
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The American Kennel Club lists the most popular pooches in America.
Popularity contests arenât just in high school anymore. With all the cute contenders out there, youâve got to narrow down your search when it comes to picking the perfect pet. The American Kennel Club, a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, helps you sort out the...
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1/15/2008:
Universal Pet Columnists Name Cars With 'Woof!' Appeal
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DogCars.com -- a car-buying resource for canine owners -- has chosen the Honda Element as the "DogCar of the Year" for 2007.
The site was created by "Good Morning America" veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and PetConnection.com blogger Gina Spadafori, the authors and Universal Press Syndicate co-columnists.
DogCars.com also picked the Suzuki Forenza wagon as the "Best DogCarsValue" among...
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1/8/2008:
Majesco Announces 'Pet Pals: Animal Doctor' for the Nintendo DSâą
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EDISON, N.J., November 12th, 2007 â Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Pet Pals: Animal Doctor for the Nintendo DSâą. Developed by Legacy Interactive and Frontline Studios, Pet Pals: Animal Doctor invites players to step into the challenging world of veterinary medicine as they diagnose and treat 30 different...
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12/18/2007:
Pet Gifts are Big Business
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Gone are the days when Rover was lucky if there was a bone under the tree for him.
Pet owners will shower their dogs and cats with gifts totaling nearly $3 billion this holiday season. And treats are just a starting point.
The Snooty Snout on Liberty Street sells items including handmade cashmere sweaters and "Chewy Vuitton" beds to completely pamper your best friend.
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12/11/2007:
Holiday Ideas for Dogs
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How you can involve your dog in the holidays.
1. Include your dog in your holiday photo.
2. Include his signature on holiday cards with a paw stamp.
3. Take him caroling with you.
4. Hang and fill a stocking for your canine pal. Maria Goodavage of San Francisco does this every year for her Labrador Retriever, Jake.
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12/4/2007:
How to Ensure Money, Care for Your Pet After You're Gone
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Lucky dog! That may have been your first thought when you heard that Leona Helmsley left 12 million to her Maltese, Trouble, when she died.
But then, perhaps, your second thought: What's going to happen to my own pets?
The first thing you need to know about providing for your animals after your death is that strictly speaking no one, not even a multimillionaire, can leave money directly...
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11/27/2007:
Celebrate Your Dog's Birthday with a Dog Party
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It was recently reported that over 700,000 pets in the United States have had birthday parties thrown for them by their owners. This âpet partyâ trend has also taken off in other nations such as China, Japan and England. If you were thinking of throwing a party for your pet (specifically your dog), here is a list of party safety guidelines to ensure that all of the party animals in attendance...
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11/20/2007:
Company Adds Collision Benefit for Pets
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CLEVELAND (AP) â To a dog that loves drives in the car while sticking a head out a window to feel the wind, insurance isn't a concern.
An auto insurance company is now offering their owners a benefit for pets.
Progressive Corp., based in suburban Mayfield, is providing collision coverage for customers' dogs or cats at no additional premium cost. It will pay up to $500 if a customer's...
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11/13/2007:
Spoil Your Pet With Hot New Trends
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The pet industry is growing by leaps and bounds and the products that cater to this marketplace continue to be innovative and creative. The new products offer great designs, travel luxuries and tasty treats.
Ruthanne Miller, former marketing executive and founder of Cats Rule Dogs Rock, was one of more than 700 exhibitors at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla., where people in the pet...
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11/6/2007:
Disney's "Ratatouille" Boosts Demand for Pet Rats
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LONDON (Reuters) - It has four legs and a tail like a dog or a cat, so why shouldn't man's best friend be a...rat?
Demand for rats as pets has surged thanks to the latest Disney/Pixar animated film "Ratatouille" featuring the adventures of a gourmet rat Remy demonstrating his culinary prowess in the top kitchens of Paris.
Britain's Pets at Home domestic pet chain says rat sales have...
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10/29/2007:
Pet Detective Follows in Ace's Footsteps
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SHE may not have a wacky hairdo or wear bright Hawaiian shirts, but this devoted animal lover has followed in the footsteps of Jim Carrey to become a pet detective.
Jo Johnson, from Newborough, near Peterborough, has ditched her old life as an office worker to become a volunteer for Petsearch UK.
The organisation collates reports of missing dogs, cats, caged birds and pets of all shapes...
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10/22/2007:
Why Dogs Make the Best Friends
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"Remember these rules," said my new housemate Adam about my other new housemate, Diablo, a wolf-German shepherd mix who looked as though he had eaten more jugular veins than Snausages. "Don't make quick moves, don't try to touch him, don't look him in the eye, and you'll probably be fine."
I was 6 months out of college and hauling my cheap belongings into a cheaper Salt Lake City bungalow....
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10/15/2007:
Top 25 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Week
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National Pet Week was founded in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the AVMA Auxiliary and is now widely celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the world. Each year, its goals are: to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine. Here are 25 great ways to celebrate National...
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10/9/2007:
Do Dogs Dream?
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If youâre a pet owner, youâve probably already guessed that the answer to this is YES! But are they really dreaming â and if so, what in the world do they dream about?
Many scientists say there is evidence to support the notion that dogs, cats, and in fact, every mammal thatâs been studied, does experience dreams.
There are two main types of sleep: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep...
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10/2/2007:
Having Company? Guess Which Guest Kitty Will Like Best...
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Does your cat always seem to end up in the lap of the one visitor to your home who's allergic? Or maybe it's the one visitor who doesn't like cats? Why is it that, very often, your cat-loving visitors get passed over for the one person who doesn't want to interact with Fluffy?
Most cats are friendly to everyone who comes through the front door, but other cats are very concerned with...
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9/25/2007:
Surfer Rescues Dog Swept off Mich. Pier
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. - A surfer rode a wave on his stomach to rescue a struggling dog that had been swept off a pier and into Lake Michigan by a wave.
Matt Smolenski, 25, said he grabbed the pooch's collar just as the exhausted, black-and-brown mixed breed stopped dog-paddling on Tuesday.
"He put the dog up on his surfboard, and the dog rode the surfboard in to shore," said Royce Rodgers,...
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9/18/2007:
Scammers Fetch Online Puppy-Buyers
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Internet scammers are luring online puppy buyers with cute pictures and false promises, taking would-be dog owners for an emotional and financial ride.
Several organizations report an increasing number of complaints concerning online pet sales, including the American Kennel Club, the Council of Better Business Bureaus, the Humane Society of the United States and the Internet Crime Complaint...
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9/10/2007:
Is a Cat for You?
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A Popular Pet Choice
Cats are increasingly popular family pets, and it's easy to see why. Besides being intelligent and entertaining, they are small, adaptable, and tidy. Cats also fit in well with the busy lifestyle of today's families: They don't need to be walked, and depend less heavily on human company than dogs do. They can nap contentedly while you're at work and the kids are at...
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9/4/2007:
Spiders Create Giant Web
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WILLS POINT, Texas - Entomologists are debating the origin and rarity of a sprawling spider web that blankets several trees, shrubs and the ground along a 200-yard stretch of trail in a North Texas park.
Officials at Lake Tawakoni State Park say the massive mosquito trap is a big attraction for some visitors, while others won't go anywhere near it.
"At first, it was so white it looked...
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8/27/2007:
More Pet Owners are Giving Their Dogs/Cats Raw Food
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People kid Alexis Montgomery that her dogs eat better than she does.
Twice a day, Wuncho, her 4-year-old Irish wolfhound, and Caedie, her border collie pup, sumptuously dine on raw meat, raw fish and uncooked bones, including turkey necks, chicken backs, liver, mackerel and lamb.
Montgomery introduced Wuncho from birth to BARF, the unappetizing acronym for the "Bones and Raw Food"...
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8/20/2007:
Chimps Pass on Gadget Use Like Humans
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Chimpanzees readily learn and share techniques on how to fiddle with gadgets, new research shows, the best evidence yet that our closest living relatives pass on customs and culture just as humans do.
The new findings help shed light on the capabilities of last common ancestor of humans and chimps. And the research could also help develop better robots and artificial intelligences, the...
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8/13/2007:
Digging
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"If I catch my dog digging in the garden one more time..." Fortunately the thought of taking drastic action gives way to frustration as you try to cope with a dog who digs.
The annoying habit of digging ranks high on the list of behavior problems of dogs. Unfortunately, there is no one answer to solve this particular problem.
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8/7/2007:
How Pet Friendly Real Estate Follows the Trends
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Thanks to the power of the Internet, being a pet owner today is much different than it was a few short years ago and we now are seeing the rise of Social Networking for Pet Owners.
For the vast majority of pet owners the #1 place to turn for the most up-to-date pet information is - you guessed it - the Internet. But as static informational-based Web sites are quickly becoming passé, Social...
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7/30/2007:
Dog Camp
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Imagine a vacation where your dog can run like the wind, unconstrained by a leash or fences, romp with new canine friends, jump in a lake, play doggie games, and when the day is done, plop down and sleep by your side. Dog camp is where a dog gets to unleash his true canine spirit and strengthen the bond with his beloved human.
Set in gorgeous surroundings, such as in the woods, next to lakes...
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7/23/2007:
Cat Tales: Separating Fact From Fiction
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Despite their popularity, myths about cats persist. Separating fact from fiction provides a greater understanding of how to meet their special needs.
A falling cat always lands on its feet
When a cat falls a short distance, it often twists itself around to right itself and land on its feet. However, falls from heights can cause severe injury or death.
A window without a screen or with...
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7/17/2007:
Go Ulti-Mutt at a Pet Party
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Your pets can be called to a party too. Make sure they are clean and 'done up' well when they accompany you to one such special invitation.
An invitation to a pet party can give you and your friends a first hand opportunity to know each other well. You can browse though the ulti-mutt accessories can keep you gushing but buying them for your pet can be an experience. While getting...
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7/10/2007:
All Dog Collars Are Not Created Equal
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What kind of Dog Collar Will Suit My Dog?
Dog collars come in a variety of materials, colors, styles and even functions. There's the obedience or choke collar, bark control collars, flea collars, and a whole array of just good old plain pet collars. So which one do you choose?
Collars are also useful for controlling your dog, as they provide a handle for grabbing.
But once...
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6/25/2007:
N.J. Dog Crowned World's Ugliest
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Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned the world's ugliest dog Friday, a distinction that delighted the New Jersey mutt's owners.
Elwood, dark colored and hairless save for a mohawk-like puff of white fur on his head is often referred to as "Yoda," or "ET," for his resemblance to those famous science fiction characters.
"I think he's the cutest thing that...
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6/19/2007:
The Healing Power of Furry Friends
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This week's expert: Gena Porter, a school-based clinician at Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, part of CoxHealth.
Q. What kind of effect can pets have on people's physiological well-being?
A. There have been numerous studies that show how the presence of animals can affect a person's physiological well-being. The medical benefits range from lowering blood pressure to helping an...
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6/12/2007:
Can Kitties Kiss? Just Look into Their Eyes ...
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You may or may not be aware of cat kisses, but they're something cat lovers have talked about for years. Some believe in them and some don't. I happen to be a believer in the ever-subtle -- but extremely endearing -- cat kiss.
If you're envisioning your favorite feline puckering up and planting a whisker-tickling smooch on your cheek, you're on the wrong track. A cat kiss is actually a very...
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6/4/2007:
It's No Joke: Even Animals 'Laugh'
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Life can be funny, and not just for humans.
Studies by various groups suggest monkeys, dogs and even rats love a good laugh. People, meanwhile, have been laughing since before they could talk.
"Indeed, neural circuits for laughter exist in very ancient regions of the brain, and ancestral forms of play and laughter existed in other animals eons before we humans came along with our...
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5/29/2007:
A Pampered Pet Nation
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May 24, 2007 - When I decided to buy an overpriced Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, I vowed never to become one of those âdog nuts.â You know the type: owners who knit sweaters for their pooches and seek the advice of canine psychiatrists whenever Muffy messes on the carpet. My dog would stay off the furniture, wouldnât tug on her leash and would never ever beg for table scraps.
Five years...
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5/21/2007:
Woman Builds Business Around Pet Waste
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A local woman has built a business around pet waste.
Mary McGuckin said the fecal matter that dogs leave behind shows a lot about the animal's health, and it could affect your family's health, as well.
"Pet waste can communicate ring worms, tape worms, directly to humans in the intestinal tract," McGuckin told KMBC's Bev Chapman. "Here come children playing, pick it...
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5/15/2007:
Dog DNA Study Yields Clues to Diverse Size of Breeds
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Thanks to 3,200 dog DNA samples provided by Mars Incorporated, researchers have unlocked a genetic mystery that may explain the tremendous diversity in size among dog breeds. The breakthrough research, published in the April 6 issue of Science, could ultimately help veterinarians and pet owners manage the health and well being of dogs and may even help identify genes that cause diseases in...
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5/8/2007:
Pet Deli Offers Health Foods From Raw Buffalo to Birthday Cakes
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CARLSBAD -- With the recent recalls of dog and cat foods, business has picked up for Tori Rosay, owner of Dexter's Deli pet health food stores.
"Consumers are educating themselves more about different nutrition now," said Rosay, who opened the first Dexter's Deli in Del Mar in 1996 and the second in Carlsbad in 2004.
Since the recalls began in mid-March, Rosay said, her stores get an...
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5/1/2007:
Looking to Baby your Pet?
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Pet owners are driving a surge of interest in locally produced, organic pet food in the wake of animal deaths and recalls of national pet food brands.
Horrified by recent pet food recalls, Jessica Rivera went looking for a higher-quality chow for her blue American pitbull puppy, Zoe. She found it at Urbanimal, a Minneapolis pet supply store that specializes in high-end and small-batch pet...
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4/24/2007:
Tail of two canine emotions: Wag direction is pet's tip-off
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Every dog lover knows how a pooch expresses its feelings.
Ears close to the head, tense posture and tail straight out from the body means "don't mess with me." Ears perked up, wriggly body and vigorously wagging tail means "I am so-o-o happy to see you!"
But there is another, newly discovered feature of dog body language that might surprise attentive pet owners and experts in canine...
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4/17/2007:
Vacation Time?
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Since warm weather is on it's way (eventually LOL), & that means vacation time... the girls & I thought we'd post this:
Pet Travel Checklist:
This pet-friendly travel checklist was created in order to help you pack all necessary items when you travel with your pet.
Medications. Before you leave, consult with your vet. Ensure your pet is in good physical health before you travel....
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4/10/2007:
Purebreds Passé? Designer Dogs Woo Pet Owners
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OMAHA, Neb. -- Mixed-breed dogs used to be called mutts, but now breeders are combining bloodlines to create "designer dogs."
Breeders said they hope to get the best traits of both breeds, and they are getting hundreds of dollars for the animals.
"It's amazing how many different dogs people want because they saw this on the Internet, or saw this in another pet store, or they saw this on TV...
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4/3/2007:
Owner Says Dog Saved Her With 'Heimlich'
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CALVERT, Md. - Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.
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Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She...
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3/27/2007:
Are you Making Sure your Pet is a Good Neighbor?
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Would you like to live next door to your pet? As pet owners, we must consider our responsibilities toward our neighbors. If we don't, we are not "good dog and cat neighbors."
The first step in training your pet to be a good neighbor is not difficult if you accept your role as a responsible pet owner. This means you are responsible not only for feeding and caring for them properly, but...
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3/20/2007:
Tech-Enabled Pet Toys More Interactive Than Toys For Humans!
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NEW YORK, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogmatic Products is known as the leader for innovation and design in the pet market. After having revolutionized the dog toy/treat category (with what they dubbed "Interactive Treating") with the patented SnackShotz treat launcher last year, Dogmatic introduces Wowbbler -- the world's first multi-level technology enabled interactive pet toy.
Dogmatic's own...
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3/13/2007:
Strollers, Seat Belts and Sunglasses: Pet Pampering a Fetching Business
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If all dogs really do go to heaven, their final resting place probably would involve lots of tasty treats, squeaky toys and mailmen to chase, among other doggie favorites. But nowadays, a pooch's paradise is not far from Earth.
Today, pet owners can buy just about any toy, goody or gadget that suits their furry friend's fancy. Nothing demonstrates this better than the Global Pet Expo, an...
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3/6/2007:
Doggy Parties
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Recently, I received my first invitation to a doggy birthday party. It came by mail in a bright yellow envelope and said, âCome to a dog-gone good party!â It was from Daisy Fuentes, an adopted yellow Labrador, who was celebrating her first birthday by inviting some of her doggy friends over for an afternoon of fun and games.
Thereâs a growing trend among pet lovers who consider...
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2/20/2007:
Sims 2 Pets is EA's Best Friend
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The popularity of The Sims franchise cannot be overstated. Even its expansion packs do quite well and The Sims 2 Pets is no exception. Rod Humble, VP of The Sims Division, gives us his "humble" opinion on why Sims fans love virtual animals just as much as virtual humans.
It's somewhat appropriate that there is a Sims 2 expansion dealing with pets. After all, to an outside observer, it would...
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2/14/2007:
Why People Love Dogs
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My friend and fellow dog lover Edie, an occupational therapist in Massachusetts, has been looking for a mate for nearly 10 years. She finally thought she'd found one in Jeff, a nice guy, generous and funny, who teaches high school. They dated for several months, and just as there was talk about a future, it occurred to Edie that Jeff hadn't really bonded with her yellow Lab, Sophie. In fact, as...
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2/6/2007:
Therapy Dogs Help Kids Read
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Parents spend hours helping kids learn to read -- sounding out the letters, helping with the really hard words.
It works well, but one school in the Twin Cities has an idea to help even more -- the family pet.
At Eden Lake Elementary School, getting ready for this big day takes lots of work hitting the books.
"You'll find him on his bed reading next to his stuffed animal," said parent...
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1/30/2007:
Day Care Goes to the Dogs
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ST. CLAIR SHORES -- Times are tough, even for pets. And if Fido longs for a relaxing stay at a posh bed and breakfast or Hilton hotel, then American Pets Inn is the place to go.
The inn is part of a new breed of pet-care superstores that serve as a day-care center, boarding facility and retail store all in one.
The 6,000-square-foot facility has boarding "cottages," indoor and outdoor...
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1/23/2007:
Pet Owners Hail Positive Health Findings
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Dubai: Dog and cat owners in the UAE have hailed research that shows that having a four-legged friend is good for your health.
Researchers in Northern Ireland have found that people who own dogs on average have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Cat owners too are healthier than those without pets, the study from Queen's University, Belfast, found, although the effect is not as...
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1/16/2007:
It's Easier Finding Lost Pet Dogs Than Cats!
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London, Jan 15 (ANI): When it comes to recovering lost pets, a new research has found that worried owners are more likely to be reunited with their pet, if it happens to be a dog rather than a cat.
Researchers Linda Lord from Ohio State University, along with Thomas Wittum and PĂ€ivi Rajala-Schultz, both in the department of veterinary preventive medicine at Ohio State; Amy Ferketich,...
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1/9/2007:
FDA Approves First Medication To Combat Canine Obesity
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Pfizer Animal Health announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Slentrol(TM) (dirlotapide) for the safe and effective management of canine obesity, making it the first and only veterinary-approved obesity drug for dogs in the United States.
Slentrol marks a significant milestone in the treatment of canine obesity, an important medical condition with serious health...
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1/2/2007:
Privileged Pups Receive Hotel Rubdown
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SARASOTA - Austin ricochets around the Ritz-Carlton hotel room, bouncing from bed to chair and leaping high to lick the face of his personal masseuse.
He's an energetic 4-year-old pug, so there is a lot of wriggling as his "privileged pup" pet massage begins. But soon his eyelids droop and his tiny muscles relax under the soothing touch of Darlene Davison, the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota's spa...
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12/18/2006:
I Saw Rover Licking Santa Claus
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Santa got kissed by a beagle. But that's better than what happened in California, when a wiggling rat wormed its way inside his suit.
While he tried to recover the squirming vermin, it poked its head out long enough for the owner to grab its smooth belly.
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12/11/2006:
Dog Wins Second National Literary Award for Best Pet Health Book
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Chiclet T. Dog, the adorable though opinionated four-pound author of "Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care," has won the 2006 USABookNews Award for the Best Animal/Pet Care Book. In May she won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Health Book -- hers being the only dog care book to ever win the Health category. Chiclet hopes this will finally quash the rumor that dogs can't write.
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12/4/2006:
A Pet's Lifelong Love is Repaid for Eternity
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VIRGINIA BEACH - Outside Garden of The Pines Pet Memorial's chapel, Bobbi Davis sat at a table Sunday with a cooling cup of hot cider and a row of silver and gold Magic Markers at her elbow.
She wrote the names of beloved pets, such as Mattie and Ray-Ray, across ribbon encircling palm-size wreaths, spray painted silver with a white dove nestled in the center. The ornaments were to be given out...
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11/27/2006:
New CAT in Town Will Aid Pet Health
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Like many dachshunds, Emma, long-haired and reddish tan, had back trouble.
Eventually, she hurt so much that she didn't want to walk and then underwent surgery. Afterward, Emma was able to walk -- not perfectly, but without pain.
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11/20/2006:
Transporting a Pet Easier with Preparation
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Unless your household pet is a parakeet, it probably isnât used to flying.
Regardless of aviation skills, that doesnât stop thousands of animals from taking to the sky every year â courtesy of their owners and commercial airlines, that is.
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11/13/2006:
Cutting Edge Gifts for Your Pet
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It's said that adults often give children presents that the grown-ups would really like for themselves. That's doubly true with today's collection of high-tech gifts for pets. Animal and owner will be equal beneficiaries.
CATGENIE: It took a rocket scientist (for real!) to dream up this ingenious self-cleaning toilet for our feline friends. One to four times a day (depending on your...
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11/6/2006:
Dogs Sport: The Latest Styles for Fall
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Fashion in the human arena has its seasonal lines, and the pet world is no different. Pet fashion designers look to the latest in styles and fabrics and colors for people, and create their doggie attire accordingly. Some even style human and dog fashions to match.
Pet Style News interviewed 10 designers of high-end pet fashion to find out what's hot this coming season.
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10/30/2006:
Why do Dogs Drink from the Toilet?
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In two new books, "Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet" and "Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?" veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker answers some of the most embarrassing questions about he's been asked about pets.
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10/17/2006:
Dog Treats: Pet Therapy Program Delivers TLC to Patients, Staff at PVMC
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Itâs clear Roxanne is a celebrity when she walks in the front doors of Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton.
People shout her name, give her a hug, a pat on the head or pet the 5-year-old Akita. Roxanne, accompanied by her owner, Nancy Graham of Brighton, is a pet therapy dog, visits the hospital once a week.
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10/10/2006:
Dog Poop-Scooping Business is no Waste
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FAIRFAX, Va. â Doug Barnhart was so repulsed by the notion of picking up dog poop that he hired a service to do it.
But he is gradually overcoming his revulsion now that he's planning to open his own scoop shop later this year in Virginia Beach, Va.
"I've been going into my neighbors' yards and practicing, steeling myself," Barnhart said.
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10/3/2006:
Wis. Rescuers to Carry Oxygen Masks for Pets
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APPLETON, Wis. - Pets here will be breathing a little easier now that local rescuers will be carrying oxygen masks designed for animals.
Six Appleton fire trucks and 13 ambulances will be equipped with masks intended for use on dogs, cats and other small animals.
Alderman Richard Thompson initiated the program after he saw a newspaper photograph of a firefighter in Superior giving...
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9/26/2006:
Sebastian the Cat Gets a Gold Grill
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ALEXANDRIA, Ind. - This cool cat has traded in his catnip for some bling. Sebastian, a 1-year-old Persian with long black hair, sports gold crowns on his two bottom canines, which grew sticking out from his lips in an underbite similar to a bulldog's.
His owner, dentist David Steele, said he gave Sebastian gold crowns to help strengthen the fanged feline's teeth. Steele said he was worried the...
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9/19/2006:
Pass the Muttini, âYappie Hoursâ are for the Dogs
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BOSTON - At Mickeyâs first evening at a nightclub he listened to loud music, scarfed down appetizers and lapped up cocktails of chicken soup and beet juice instead of gin or vodka.
A 13-year-old Boston terrier, Mickey was among 50 dogs â and 250 humans â at a party in Boston by SkyBark, which began in Los Angeles. The gathering was aimed at marketing canine products while raising money...
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9/12/2006:
Does Your Dog Need Daycare?
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Is your dog a âlatch key pupâ â that is, a dog that sits home alone, waiting to hear the key turn in the door on your return from a long day at the office? If your pal has taken to chewing your favorite pair of shoes or gnawing at the furniture while youâre out, it could simply mean sheâs lonely and is craving some mental and physical stimulation. Signing her up for doggy daycare could...
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9/5/2006:
Great Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Dog
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Here is an introduction to some great things people do with their dogs.
Most activities welcome all dogs, whether purebred or of mixed breed heritage. Some of these activities are classed as "working dog" activities, but are also done on a recreational basis, or as a public service.
Some dog activities are purely recreational in nature, while others are competitive dog sports. Many of...
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8/29/2006:
Workers Taking Time off to Care for Sick Pets
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LONDON - Dog lovers in Britain have taken 2.7 million working days off to care for their sick pets over the last two years, according to a survey released Thursday.
Ten percent of owners missed five days of work, with half of these taking up to two weeks off to look after their pets.
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8/22/2006:
6-Pound Chihuahua is Tiny Drug-Finding Dog
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Small K-9s do less damage, may be part of a growing national trend.
CHARDON, Ohio - Though sheâs only a 6-pound Chihuahua-rat terrier mix who looks like she belongs in Paris Hiltonâs purse, Midge has the will, skill and nose of a 100-pound German shepherd.
The newest recruit for the Geauga County Sheriff Departmentâs K-9 unit could very well be the nationâs smallest...
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8/9/2006:
Indonesia Records 43rd Bird Flu Death
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JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A 16-year-old boy in Indonesia died Monday from bird flu according to local test results that, if confirmed, would push the country's death toll from the disease to the highest in the world.
Normally reliable tests performed at a local laboratory showed the boy had the H5N1 virus, said Dr. Santoso Suroso, the director of the capital's infectious diseases hospital. Health...
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8/1/2006:
New owner may reopen exotic animal park
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A southwest Missouri animal park that is closing down in October may be reborn in the spring.
Just last month, the owners of the Exotic Animal Paradise in Strafford announced that it would close and the 500-acre drive-through attraction would become a housing development.
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7/25/2006:
Virtual Animal Shelters - Pet Adoptions
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Across the United States, independent pet rescue organizations are growing in number, working to place abandoned animals in loving new homes. Although the majority of these organizations operate out of clusters of private foster homes, they're successfully winning high visibility for placing their pooches. In a presentation at the 100th annual meeting of the American Sociological Association...
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7/19/2006:
Fido Has Allergies? Not Surprising, says K-State Veterinarian
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MANHATTAN -- Unlike humans, dogs don't react to allergens by sneezing or developing watery eyes. Instead, they develop itchy skin.
Fifteen percent of dogs suffer from common allergens like pollen, mold and house dust, according to Kansas State University veterinary dermatologist Mary Bagladi-Swanson. She may see several cases of atopic dermatitis -- otherwise known as atopy, or canine...
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7/11/2006:
Keeping Animals Safe During Summer Heat
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright summer days and warm weather can tempt you to spend time outdoors with your pet. A game of Frisbee or a short car ride seems inviting in this season, yet they could pose a serious risk to your companion pet when temperatures rise.
Most people recognize pets need ample water and shade during hot months. However, every year companion animals...
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6/21/2006:
Pet Dog Alerts Family to Fire
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A PET dog has helped save a family of four from a Queensland house fire by waking them up with its barking.
The two adults and two children woke to the sounds of the dog around 1.30am (AEST) today, which alerted them to a fire in the carport of their Darlington home, near Beaudesert, police said.
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6/13/2006:
Pet lovers often won't leave buddies behind
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Effort builds to create storm shelters that accept animals
Before Hurricane Ivan struck Northwest Florida in 2004, Melanie Moore was able to evacuate with her two dogs to northern Louisiana.
The East Hill resident believes that she is among the fortunate few.
"I worry that a lot of people in Pensacola aren't going to evacuate their homes during a major storm, especially if they...
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6/6/2006:
We're Not Talking Tongue Bath
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Yes, you can wash your cat and live to tell
Cat bathing is the black hole of the feline continuum.
On one end is a purring creature; on the other is a flayer.
The majority of cats will lash out as soon as they read your mind, let alone see a sink or tub, and the episode goes thermonuclear when the cat hears actual water.
People who succeed are hard to shut up. They...
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6/1/2006:
Study: Animal Vet Shortage May Affect Food
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. â Food safety and America's ability to handle outbreaks of catastrophic animal diseases are being threatened by a projected shortage in food animal veterinarians, a new study shows.
The study, commissioned in 2004 by a coalition of veterinary organizations and conducted by Kansas State University's College of Business Administration, projects a major shortfall in the vets,...
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5/23/2006:
Pet travel options are growing
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) â Many travelers will tell you it can be doggone hard to make arrangements when you have a pet in tow â worrying about everything from finding dog-friendly hotels to activities for canines while on the go.
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5/16/2006:
India Zoo Animals Beat Heat Wave
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GWALIOR, India -- Animals at a zoo in India got a break Monday from heat already well in excess of 100 degrees.
The monkeys got to taste a flavored icicle at the zoo in Gwalior.
The lions also loved being drenched by the water sprinkler.
Temperatures hit 114 degrees at the zoo.
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5/9/2006:
Experts: Polar bears, hippos on extinction path
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GENEVA - Polar bears and hippos have joined the ranks of species threatened with extinction from climate change, unregulated hunting, habitat destruction and other man-made dangers, leading researchers said Tuesday in a listing of the worldâs wildlife.
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5/2/2006:
Taranaki vows fight over microchip dog law
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Resistance to the dog microchipping law is growing in Taranaki with two rural mayors speaking out against it.
"The last thing we want is microchipping. It's a dog," Stratford District Council's regulatory manager Mike Avery said.
His council has decided to enforce microchipping only on dangerous dogs.
The Hawera Community Board has sent a letter of concern and opposition to the Minister...
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4/25/2006:
Animal research petition launched
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An online petition has been launched allowing the UK public to back medical research using animals.
The Coalition for Medical Progress, which includes drug companies and research agencies, started it at the suggestion of a member of the public.
It says the petition will give voice to the "silent majority" who accept the need for animal studies.
Anti-vivisectionists said it was misguided...
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4/17/2006:
With a little "Faith"
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Please take a moment to watch this video. it is probably the most precious thing I've seen in a very long time and I warn you -it's sure to break your heart! (in a good way)
Amazing what faith will help you accomplish.
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4/10/2006:
Bird flu swan was from outside UK
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
A dead swan found in Fife which tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been identified by scientists as a whooper swan.
The breed originates from outside the UK but it was unclear whether the bird, which has been subjected to DNA tests, picked up the disease abroad.
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4/3/2006:
Celebrity dog being held for ransom
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Parker, the homeless pit-bull mix who was stolen and returned last month, is missing again.
This time, somebody wants money to return him.
Half an hour after Parker vanished from his fenced-in yard on the West Side, the phone rang, says his owner, Robin Smith.
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3/27/2006:
Cat survived weeks inside van
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Skinny and tired, Stripi the cat is back in the arms of her nine-year-old owner, after apparently getting trapped inside an abandoned van that later was snowed under during one of the winter's many storms.
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3/19/2006:
Humphrey the cat dies, but what a life..
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LONDON (Reuters) - Humphrey, a stray cat who wandered in to the official residence of Britain's prime minister in 1989 and caused a scandal when he "retired" in 1997, has died, a spokesman for Tony Blair said Monday.
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3/13/2006:
The Gilded Paw
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Distinctive Products for Dogs & Cats
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3/6/2006:
Stopping the next extinction wave
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
A scientific study pinpoints 20 areas in the world where animals are not at immediate risk of extinction, but where the risk is likely to arise soon.
The regions include Greenland and the Siberian tundra, Caribbean islands and parts of South East Asia.
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2/28/2006:
Giant squid grabs London audience
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
One of the biggest and most complete giant squids ever found is on display at London's Natural History Museum.
Measuring a monstrous 8.62m (28ft), the animal was caught off the coast of the Falkland Islands by a trawler.
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2/20/2006:
State of wildlife sites improving
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Efforts to improve the condition of England's most important wildlife and geological sites appear to be paying off, a new report shows.
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2/13/2006:
And they call it puppy love
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WASHINGTON â Jim Borck had just about given up on love. A divorced father of two, he was spending most of his free time volunteering at an animal shelter near his home in Lexington, Ky., cleaning out the cages, running rescues, working to get pets adopted.
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2/6/2006:
âLost Worldâ of wildlife found in Indonesia
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JAKARTA, Indonesia - Describing it as the discovery of a âLost World,â conservation groups and Indonesia on Tuesday said an expedition to one of Asiaâs most isolated jungles had found several dozen new species of frogs, butterflies, flowers and birds.
âItâs as close to the Garden of Eden as youâre going to find on Earth,â Bruce Beehler, a Conservation International scientist who...
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1/30/2006:
Trapped dolphin freed from marina
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
A dolphin which had been trapped in Maryport Marina for almost a month has been set free by rescuers.
Marine life experts were worried that Marra, a bottlenose dolphin, was losing weight and decided to drain the marina and net the animal.
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1/23/2006:
Planet Dog Scores With New Sport Collection
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Building on the success of its award-winning Orbee-TuffÂź toy line, Planet Dog is pleased to bark about the introduction of Planet Dog Sport. The new Sport collection features the bouncy, chewy, recyclable, buoyant and peppermint-scented Orbee-TuffÂź compound in fun shapes and designs for every sports fan including football, soccer, baseball, hockey, tennis, golf and billiards. Satisfaction...
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1/16/2006:
Panda Politics
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
A pair of the world's most adorable animals has unwittingly been thrown into the long-running conflict between China and Taiwan.
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1/9/2006:
Hero dog memorialized as 'Cat of the Year'
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Husky mix 'Ginny' rescued endangered felines
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - This will probably be the first time a dogâs memorial service is attended by 300 cats.
A schnauzer-Siberian husky mix named Ginny will be eulogized Nov. 19 at the Westchester Cat Show, where she was named Cat of the Year in 1998 for her uncanny skill and bravery in finding and rescuing endangered felines. She died in...
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1/2/2006:
N.C. testing causes expansion of pet food recall
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- A multistate recall of Diamond brand pet food has been expanded after testing by North Carolina agriculture department officials found high aflatoxin levels in a batch of dog food not included in the previous recall.
Diamond Pet Foods Inc., based in Meta, Mo., expanded its voluntary recall to include 40-pound bags of Diamond Pet Foods Professional for Adult Dogs with the...
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12/26/2005:
Charity Goats the Christmas Rage in Britain
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Dec. 23, 2005 â The humble goat is stepping out of the nativity scene into the forefront of ethical Christmas gift giving in Britain this year, with villagers in the poorest parts of Africa reaping the benefits.
Just by going online, holiday shoppers can buy a goat for as little as 24 pounds ($42) from a growing number of charities as a novel Yuletide present with a poverty-fighting purpose....
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12/12/2005:
Fido's First Cell Phone
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Lost dog? As of next March, pet owners will be able to drop the photocopier and staple gun and pick up the phone instead. That's when PetCell, the first cell phone for dogs, is due to hit pet-store shelves.
Hung off Fido's collar, the PetCell is a bone-shaped cell phone that will let dog owners talk to their best friend over a two-way speaker.
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12/5/2005:
Christmas Apparel for Cat Lovers
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
To put cat lovers in the holiday spirit, I've assembled a shopful of Christmas garments for the entire family, from Dad to Baby, featuring my family of GuideCats. You'll also find holiday cards, custom holiday postage, Postage Pal (stamp frames) and dozens of decorative holiday products for the cat-conscious home.
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11/29/2005:
'Ugly dog' Sam dies at 14
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SANTA BARBARA, California (AP) -- Sam, the dog whose ugliness earned him TV appearances, limousine rides and even a meeting with millionaire Donald Trump, has died, the Santa Barbara News-Press reported Tuesday.
Don't forget to check out the video!
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11/28/2005:
Jurassic Godzilla Found
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Marine croc was T.rex of the seas.
The remains of a new 13-foot-long, 140-million-year-old marine crocodile were recently excavated from a Patagonian basin. Technically known as Dakossaurus andiniensis, the animal was nicknamed Godzilla by the US-Argentian team that found it for its massive size and frightening predatory capabilities. Contemporary crocodiles had long, slim snouts and tiny...
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11/21/2005:
Flying Reptiles Just Got Bigger
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Scientists are only now starting to recognise the astonishing size reached by pterosaurs, the flying reptiles that lived at the time of the dinosaurs.
New discoveries in the Americas suggest some had wingspans of 18m (60ft).
But there was nothing ugly about the way they moved through the air, according to expert Dr David Martill, of the University of Portsmouth.
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10/30/2005:
Custom Pet Portraits
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Renowned animal portrait artist Helen Lenore Nash will create a fine art painting of your pet to honor them as they deserve. To view her work and contact, go to:
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10/26/2005:
Barkcast.com
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
This is a precious site I found on the web! BarkCast.com, the place where your pet rules the airwaves. Barkcast.com is for ultra pet enthusiasts who take their barks and yelps and "ruffs" so seriously that they'll put them online for others to hear, rate, review, and rank. This is also the place to test your doggie acumen with "Is that my Bark or Not." We'll also give prized to the witty and...
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10/25/2005:
Discover an Alien Animal Planet
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
This is a really great animation special relating to a show on the Discovery Channel. Scientists let their imaginiation run wild thinking about what alien animals might be like, based on similar atmospheres to ours, but with varying levels of Oxygen or Hydrogen. Anywhere from flying fish, to carnivore insects and even flying whales. Great!
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10/7/2005:
A Friend in Need
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
"A Friend in Need" by C.M. Coolidge is one of the one most famous gambling paintings and one of the most famous pet paintings, ever! You can also purchase other posters by C.M. Coolidge online.
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10/5/2005:
Nemo's Nemesis
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Scientists have taken the first photographs of the giant squid in its natural habitat, providing a remarkable glimpse of one of the most mysterious creatures on the planet.
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10/1/2005:
World's Ugliest Dog
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Unfortunately, this is not an urban legend or a Photoshop trick. Sam is definitely real, and deserving of his hard-earned title as the World's Ugliest Dog.
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9/15/2005:
Welcome to the Weekly Beagle! All Aboard!!!
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| Channel: Pets Around the World |
Welcome to the official website of the Weekly Beagle! I'm Fido D. Beagley and I will be the captain of this fantastic voyage, featuring pets from all over the world!
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