Category Archives: Pet News

2013 Resolution: Take your pet to the vet

(Credit: Getty Images)

Our pets deserve better.  Americans want to do the right thing for their pets — or at least that’s what they say. Yet, despite our love for our pets, veterinary visits are on the decline, especially when it comes to … Continue reading

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A rare breed: Gorilla doctors

Mountain gorillas in Rwanda. (Credit: Steve Dale)

When you watch nature shows on TV, rarely does a veterinarian jump in to save wild animals. The refrain is, “Let nature take its course.” The complex situation with the endangered mountain gorillas is different, and veterinarians are part of … Continue reading

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A celebration for pets in NYC

Dog of the Year, Fiona, Kid of the Year, 10-year-old Declan Gregg, and Cat of the Year, Scooter, pose for a picture at the luncheon.

All things pet-related should be celebrated more often!  The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) held its annual Humane Awards Luncheon at the Pierre Hotel in New York City on Nov. 8 to honor those who make every … Continue reading

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Fall is prime time for Lyme disease in dogs

Credit: American Lyme Disease Foundation

For much of the country the leaves are changing color and before long snow may drop from the sky. We tend to think that once cool air blows in, tick protection is no longer important. But that’s not so, says … Continue reading

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American Humane Association to honor “Hero Dogs” like Lucy

The patients and therapists at Rehab Institute are sure to remember the little black-and-white dog named Lucy, who made them laugh.

Many people might think of the gymnasium-sized room at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago as a sad place. Here where a teenage gunshot victim is learning to walk again, an older women is working hard to come back from a … Continue reading

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Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks Recalled for Salmonella

Recalled Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks. Credit: FDA

Boots & Barkley American Beef Bully Sticks have been recalled by Kasel Associated Industries of Denver. The six-count, 5-inch American Beer Bully Sticks may be contaminated with Salmonella and –pets who have consumed these treats are at risk for salmonella … Continue reading

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Adorably Clumsy Dogs in Booties

Most of us love the thrill of getting a new pair of shoes. Well the same cannot be said for our furry friends. Home videos of pups trying on booties for the first time were a hit on the Internet … Continue reading

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New ways to bid farewell to a beloved pet

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is difficult and emotional, but according to an article by Bloomberg Businessweek, there’s never been a better time to honor a dead pet.  The Atlanta-based International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories – the nonprofit behind … Continue reading

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Dogs at work? Yes, please!

Employers: looking to keep your employees productive? Employees: interested in a stress-free, happy work environment? Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business may have found a tail-wagging method for both. According to a recent preliminary study published in the … Continue reading

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Josh Duhamel and PetSmart’s video contest to save 10,000 pets

By Jessica Rinaldi, for USA TODAY

In the Transformers movie, Josh Duhamel helped save humanity. Now, the actor turns his eye to saving man’s best friend. The actor has partnered with PetSmart Charities to launch the “High-Five for My Pet Adoption Video Contest,” which commemorates the five million … Continue reading

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