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Pet Scoop: The Latest In Animal News

Posted 03.22.2012

By Vetstreet.com Ashley Judd Brings Her "Psychological Support" Dog On Set Shug, a registered "psychological support" dog, joined actress Ashley J...

The Final Gift

Kyle Shamberg | Posted 05.15.2012

Kyle Shamberg

Well, let me tell you, if you've never owned a pet before you'd be surprised. Disgusting becomes endearing. Sloppy face baths become "kisses." And the annoyances... ok, they're still annoying. But there's one thing you always get: completely unconditional love.

Americans Spending More On Pets Than Ever Before

AP | SUE MANNING | Posted 05.02.2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Americans spent $50.96 billion on their pets in 2011. That's an all-time high and the first time in history more t...

I'm Pregnant! Where's The Buffet?!

Catherine McCord | Posted 04.27.2012

Catherine McCord

I had just discovered I was pregnant with my first child. Most women in my shoes would be making lists of names, mentally designing the nursery or simply immersing themselves in baby bliss. I was reveling because I could finally eat whatever the hell I wanted.

Alzheimer's and PET Scans: When a Predictive Diagnosis Is Not Necessarily a Good Thing

Lloyd Glauberman, Ph.D. | Posted 03.06.2012

Lloyd Glauberman, Ph.D.

The use of drug treatment for Alzheimer's and CTE is critical. Without treatment catching up to diagnostic technologies, the waiting rooms for PET scans screening for the first tangled threads of these diseases will be essentially empty.

From Conan The Barbarian to 300, Watchmen, Rob Zombie and Beyond: Chatting With Film Composer Tyler Bates

Mike Ragogna | Posted 10.09.2011

Mike Ragogna

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Top 10 Pet Friendly Colleges

Posted 07.24.2011

You grow up with, care for, and love your pet all through your life, but then you have to leave him/her behind to go to college? It seems so wrong! T...

Spring Cleaning to Make Your Home Pet Friendly

Wendy Diamond | Posted 05.25.2011

Wendy Diamond

Dog and cat parents are known to disagree at times, but one thing America's dog and cat parents can agree on is that having a pet affects the way you design, clean and function in your home.

Today (and Every Day) Is Spay Day

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

With the help of pet owners and communities, we can work to end pet overpopulation and save animals' lives.

Pet Custody: I'm Taking The Dog

I'm Taking The Dog!!! | Posted 05.25.2011

The title of this post comes from a line in "Legally Blonde" which is a guilty pleasure of mine.  Custody of a pet can be as contentious as custod...

Who Stole My Chicken?

Tina Traster | Posted 11.17.2011

Tina Traster

Here's the thing about reporting a missing chicken. A police officer doesn't understand that losing a chicken feels the same as losing a cat or dog.

Brave Chihuahua Dies Saving Owner From Two Pitbulls

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

RICHMOND, Calif. — A Northern California woman says her Chihuahua died protecting her children from two pit bulls that got into her apartment. Ma...

Eco Etiquette: How Bad For The Environment Is Diet Coke?

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 05.25.2011

Jennifer Grayson

Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity. I live a pretty green lif...

Thanksgiving Day Pet Safety Tips

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Wendy Diamond

These four tips will help keep your pet safe this Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, we do not have any tips to prevent your uncle from getting drunk and passing out in your yard.

Winterizing Your Home And Pet!

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Wendy Diamond

When Jack Frost "nips" at your nose, he really bites hard! Certainly you don't want a sick puppy. Best to prepare your four-legged loved ones from the winter cold.

Pet Abandonment Up, Adoption Down

Sheila Lirio Marcelo | Posted 11.17.2011

Sheila Lirio Marcelo

For all the joy pets bring into our lives, they can be very expensive I want to share ways to save money and keep your four-legged family members.

Biodiversity Remakes Tokyo

Jared Braiterman | Posted 05.25.2011

Jared Braiterman

The Copenhagen UN Climate Change Conference addresses unparalleled environmental crisis and the need to transform our relationship with nature. Many p...

Howl-oween Pet Costume Party Full of Canine Celebrities

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Wendy Diamond

Everyone from Scooby Doo to Princess Fiona to Elvis had a tail-wagging good time at Animal Fair's 9th Annual Howloween Costume Party, which benefited the Humane Society of New York.

Holiday Hazards for Your Pet

Sophia Yin | Posted 05.25.2011

Sophia Yin

Which temptation will catch your pet's fancy first? Suddenly Kitty's scaling the pine scented jungle gym, or Fido, the intact male is enjoying his new Douglas Fir port-a-potty.

Going Back to School Can Cause Pets Separation Anxiety

Betsy Saul | Posted 11.17.2011

Betsy Saul

If you notice behavioral changes in your pet, such as chewing on items that smell like his or her companion or going to the bathroom in inappropriate places, he or she may have a case of the "back-to-school blues."

Is Larry David Right? Can Dogs be "Racist"? This is a Job for Cesar Millan

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.17.2011

Waylon Lewis

How do we teach our confused furry pals that security guards, homeless gentlemen or African-Americans aren't anything to be afraid of?

Breed Ban or Better Pet Selection?

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.17.2011

Sophia Yin

Every year, when badly behaved dogs become the object of media focus someone asks me, " Do you think pitbulls should be banned as pets?" To which I usually answer, "No, but some owners should be banned from owning pitbulls...

Top 5 Tips for a Healthier, Happier Pet

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

Wendy Diamond

We are the sole controllers of what go into our pet's mouths so we must govern what we feed our pets and how to help them control their weight.

Coke Opening World's Largest Bottle-To-Bottle Recycling Plant

greenbiz.com | Marc Gunther | Posted 05.25.2011

Here's how it will work, as explained by Scott: A separate recycling company, led by Coca-Cola Enteprises, the world's biggest Coke bottler (don't ask...

What Is PET?

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Sometimes when you're buying the latest eco-gear, you'll see that it brags about being made of "PET." What's PET, you ask? The short answer is that it...