Pets

ASPCA Pummels Puppy Mills With Pressure From Consumers, Politicians

Ed Sayres | Posted 06.01.2012

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Hurting puppies is unfathomable to most of us. Americans love puppies, and many of us agree with the late Charles M. Schulz's sentiments: "Happiness is a warm puppy." But despite all the adoration, puppies (and their mothers) continue to suffer in puppy mills.

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For a Loved One, A 'Home' Is Not 'Home'

Mark Steinberg | Posted 06.01.2012

Read More: Dog Age, Canine Cancer, Pets, Bushes, Canine, Play Dead, 101 Dalmations, Dog Life, Convalescent Homes, Nursing Home, Dogs, Muttville, Wagville, Dog Humor, Comedy News

She thinks someone is putting fleas in her bed so The Bushes can charge the insurance company for extra baths. She believes the old guy who lives down the corridor is doing more than just saying "hi" when he sniffs her butt.

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Do Dogs Feel Guilty? 'Scolding' Studies Yield Surprising Answer

| Jason G. Goldman | Posted 06.01.2012

Read More: Dog Behavior, Video, Pets, Emotion, Guilt, Pet Behavior, Domestication, Human-Animal Relationship, Dog Brain, Science, Science News, Dog Guilt, Dogs, Social Cognition, Science News

“I walked into the house, and he was acting strange. I could tell he had done something wrong,” she told me. I pressed for further details. “His...

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Brain Games For Your Dog

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Toys, Pets, Dog-Boredom, Retirement, Dog Toys, Dog Training, Dog-Training-Tips, Dogs, Dog Training Tips, Boredom, Dog Health, Pet Toys, Dog Toy, Dog Toys Kong, Dog Care, Pet Health, Video, Healthy Living News

We can help our domesticated canines satisfy their natural urges to chew and problem-solve by giving them toys that make them work for their food.

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Demystifying the Cat Diet

Donna Solomon, DVM | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Veterinarians, Cat Food, Best Cat Diets, Cats, Veterinary Medicine, Pets, Best Cat Food, Popular Cat Food, Cat Diets, Feeding Your Cat, Chicago News

Many times a day I hear the following question from my clients: What is the best food to feed my cat? Natural ingredients may be healthy for you but may not be nutritious for your pet.

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My Life With a Portuguese Water Dog: 10 Things I've Learned in the Eight Weeks Since Becoming a Puppy Owner

Myra Sideris | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Dog Owners, Pet Advice, Pets, Puppy, Family Pet, Dog Ownership, First Pet, Portuguese Water Dog, Dogs, Green News

Never ever having had a dog before, I was in for a real treat! it's been eight weeks now and there are the 10 things I've learned since becoming a puppy owner.

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Senior Dogs 4 Seniors (VIDEO)

Bus 52 | Posted 05.30.2012

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"You find that match. That person and that dog are there for each other, and we just help them together."

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What Mean Dog Says About Its Owner's Personality

Posted 05.25.2012

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By: Jeanna Bryner, LiveScience Managing Editor Published: 05/24/2012 09:24 AM EDT on LiveScience Would you rather own a domineering pit bull or...

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5 Costs to Consider Before Getting a Pet

Women & Co | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Budgeting, Veternarians, Pet Insurance, Cats, Pets, Money, Budget, Emergencies, Family Budgeting, Pet-Insurance, Personal Budgeting, Dogs, Women News

Consider this list if you are thinking of buying a pet.

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10 Reasons Fish Make Good Pets

Dr. Karen Becker | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Coldwater Fish, Tropical Fish, Pets, Pet Advice, Tropical Marine Fish, Cold Water Fish, Fish, Salt Water Fish, Fish as Pets, Pet Tips, Dr. Becker, Fishbowl, Dr. Karen Becker, Freshwater Fish, Fish Pets, Pet Health, Healthy Living News

Fish make truly wonderful pets for people who don't have the time or physical space to devote to a higher-maintenance companion animal.

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PHOTOS: It's Dog Vacation Season

AP | SUE MANNING | Posted 05.23.2012

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LOS ANGELES -- When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter – or find him a new friend online. T...

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Dogs And Cats On Life's Journey

Rev. Malcolm Boyd | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Puppies, Pets, Cats, Cute Pets, Dogs, Religion News

Has a dog or cat been a genuine part of your life? Both have been companions of mine as body mates and soul mates...They accepted me with unconditional love. Who could ask for more?

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Why Popular Pet's Origins Are So Hard To Trace

Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Video, Pets, Animal Evolution, Biology, Domesticated Animals, Salukis, Where Do Dogs Come From, Canines, Genetics, Evolution, Animals, Dog Origin, Dogs, Science News

By: Wynne Parry, LiveScience Senior Writer Published: 05/22/2012 07:39 AM EDT on LiveScience Humans' close relationship to dogs has so far obscu...

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Cats and Other Living Things

Ken White | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Shelter Pets, Cats as Social Animals, Cats, Pets, Shelter Cats, PHS/SPCA, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, San Francisco, Cats and Dogs, San Francisco News

I had a couple of emails in response to my last post (about why cats and dogs lick), and thought the best way to answer was in a follow-up.

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WATCH: How To Help Your Dog Get Over Its Phobia Of Thunderstorms

Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Mondays With Marlo, Pets, Victoria Stilwell, Dogs, Dog Training, Video, Women News

Dog behaviorist Victoria Stilwell shares some tips on how to help your dog get over its phobia of thunderstorms. var src_url="http://pshared.5min...

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WATCH: What To Do If Your Dog Hates Your Spouse, From Victoria Stilwell

Posted 05.21.2012

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Dog expert Victoria Stilwell joined me on Mondays With Marlo and she had so much wonderful advice to share. Raising a dog is not as simple as some peo...

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Should Microchipping Dogs Be Mandatory?

Cesar Millan | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Pet Microchips, Dog Microchips, Lost Dogs, Pets, Mandatory Pet Microchips, Microchipping, Microchipping Dogs, Lost Pets, Dogs, Impact News

Many communities are proposing making microchipping all dogs mandatory. Besides finding your dog, there are two good reasons to make microchips mandatory.

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POLL: Do You Think It's Important For Children To Have Pets?

Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Poll, Pets, Children, Marlo Thomas, Women News

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LOOK: Take A Pet Home From The Zoo

Posted 05.18.2012

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It's not everyday you can bring a new pet home with you from the zoo. But on Saturday and Sunday, the Detroit Zoo and Michigan Humane Society are ...

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PHOTOS: Tips For Raising A Happy And Healthy Dog

Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Pets, Mondays With Marlo, Puppies, Pet Tips, Victoria Stillwell, Slidepollajax, Dogs, Women News

Dog expert Victoria Stilwell joined me on Mondays With Marlo and she had so much wonderful advice to share. Raising a dog is not as simple as some peo...

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Dentistry by the Non-Professional

Donna Solomon, DVM | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Veterinarians, Pet Cats, Cats, Dog Health, Pets, Dog Teeth Cleaning, Pet Health, Dog-Groomers, Pet Dogs, Dog Grooming, Veterinary Medicine, Dogs, Chicago News

Would you ever allow your hair stylist to clean your teeth? A groomer or anyone for that matter who advertises or solicits you to clean your pet's teeth without anesthesia is doing a disservice to you and your pet.

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The Wet Side of Life With Dogs and Cats

Ken White | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Dog and Cat Behavior, Animal Behavior, Cats, Pets, Animals, Pet Behavior, Dogs, San Francisco News

I believe that Archie and Tsimmes lick me because we are a family, because I love them and they love me, and that they lick me in the morning because it's time to start the next happy day of our family life together.

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7 Ridiculously Expensive Cat And Dog Breeds

Mother Nature Network | Posted 05.15.2012

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There are more than 150 million dogs and cats in the United States and close to four in 10 homes count a feline or canine as a member of the family. M...

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5 Must-Know Facts About Skin Cancer And Pets

Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Video, Pets, Skin Cancer Pets, Cat Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer, Vetstreet, Healthy-People-Healthy-Pets, Pet Health, Dog Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Awareness, Pet Cancer, Healthy Living News

By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus for Vetstreet May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it isn't just humans who need to be concerned about the pitfalls of too ...

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An Outrage in Belfast: The Sad Case of Lennox, the Dog

Joan K. Smith | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: UK, Breed-Specific-Legislation, Belfast, Pets, Dangerous Dogs Act, Pit Bulls, Dogs, Dog Breeds, Animal Rights, Banned Dogs, Impact News

Those of us living in what we consider free societies often feel secure that if we comply by laws, pay our taxes, and maintain other civic duties we s...

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