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Firefighters Deploy New Tech to Save Pet Lives

Firefighters Deploy New Tech to Save Pet Lives

When a fire breaks out in your home, firefighters have a bevy of tools for dealing with the blaze and ensuring you get out safe. And now they’re expanding their...

Sep 17 2014

Firefighters Deploy New Tech to Save Pet Lives

When a fire breaks out in your home, firefighters have a bevy of tools for dealing with the blaze and ensuring you get out safe....

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Attorney Pushes to Raise the Value of Pets in t...

If someone asked you to put a price on your pet, what would you say? Odds are good you consider your furry friend to be priceless. But what happens if...

Sep 11 2014

Attorney Pushes to Raise the Value of Pets in the Eyes of the Law

If someone asked you to put a price on your pet, what would you say? Odds are good you consider your furry friend to be...

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Marijuana Pet Poisonings Increase Across the Nation

Marijuana Pet Poisonings Increase Across the Na...

We have reported on this before, but the trend continues. Regardless of how you may feel about humans using marijuana, one thing is certain: Dogs and cats should not be...

Sep 05 2014

Marijuana Pet Poisonings Increase Across the Nation

We have reported on this before, but the trend continues. Regardless of how you may feel about humans using marijuana, one thing is certain: Dogs...

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World’s Oldest Cancer Dates Back 11,000 Years -- To Dogs

World’s Oldest Cancer Dates Back 11,000 Years -...

In the great majority of cases, cancer isn’t contagious. Most cancers remain in the individual human or animal body that has become afflicted with them. However, researchers have tracked one...

Sep 02 2014

World’s Oldest Cancer Dates Back 11,000 Years -- To Dogs

In the great majority of cases, cancer isn’t contagious. Most cancers remain in the individual human or animal body that has become afflicted with them....

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Purina Introduces Dog Energy Bar

Purina Introduces Dog Energy Bar

Do you have a dog that is always on the run? Perhaps you’ll be interested in testing out the newest product from Purina: a canine energy bar. While energy drinks...

Aug 30 2014

Purina Introduces Dog Energy Bar

Do you have a dog that is always on the run? Perhaps you’ll be interested in testing out the newest product from Purina: a canine...

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Cat Bites: A Hidden Danger

Cat Bites: A Hidden Danger

If you own a cat, odds are good that cat has probably bitten you. Cats are often playful in nature, and quite a few cats express this playfulness by scratching...

Aug 24 2014

Cat Bites: A Hidden Danger

If you own a cat, odds are good that cat has probably bitten you. Cats are often playful in nature, and quite a few cats...

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Does Owning a Pet Make You a Better Person?

Does Owning a Pet Make You a Better Person?

Anyone who has owned a pet can attest to the fact that it is a rewarding, if sometimes challenging, experience. Pet ownership comes with complications and responsibilities, but also with...

Aug 18 2014

Does Owning a Pet Make You a Better Person?

Anyone who has owned a pet can attest to the fact that it is a rewarding, if sometimes challenging, experience. Pet ownership comes with complications...

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American Pet Spending has Skyrocketed

American Pet Spending has Skyrocketed

Despite tough economic times and one of the harshest job markets in decades, Americans are still finding more and more cash to spread around on their pets. According to the...

Jun 12 2014

American Pet Spending has Skyrocketed

Despite tough economic times and one of the harshest job markets in decades, Americans are still finding more and more cash to spread around on...

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Americans are Choosing Dogs Over Kids

Americans are Choosing Dogs Over Kids

Once upon a time, the American dream involved buying a house, having a nice car in the garage, and settling down to start a family that involved at least one...

Jun 09 2014

Americans are Choosing Dogs Over Kids

Once upon a time, the American dream involved buying a house, having a nice car in the garage, and settling down to start a family...

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Unintended Consequences: Vets Treating More Pups for Ingested Marijuana

Unintended Consequences: Vets Treating More Pup...

Here’s an odd bit of news out of Colorado: Denver veterinarians are reporting a marked increase in dogs treated for ingestion of marijuana. It appears as though more dogs than...

Jun 06 2014

Unintended Consequences: Vets Treating More Pups for Ingested Marijuana

Here’s an odd bit of news out of Colorado: Denver veterinarians are reporting a marked increase in dogs treated for ingestion of marijuana. It appears...

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New Proposal Creates Emergency Protocol for Saving Pets

New Proposal Creates Emergency Protocol for Sav...

If your house catches on fire or a flood strikes your neighborhood, you probably feel safe knowing that the fire department and other emergency services will immediately be on their...

Jun 05 2014

New Proposal Creates Emergency Protocol for Saving Pets

If your house catches on fire or a flood strikes your neighborhood, you probably feel safe knowing that the fire department and other emergency services...

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Would You Watch a Reality Show About Overweight Pets?

Would You Watch a Reality Show About Overweight...

If there’s one thing people seem to love, it’s reality shows about weight loss. Millions of viewers tune to shows like The Biggest Loser to watch contestants sweat, work, and...

Jun 02 2014

Would You Watch a Reality Show About Overweight Pets?

If there’s one thing people seem to love, it’s reality shows about weight loss. Millions of viewers tune to shows like The Biggest Loser to...

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Hedgehogs are America’s New Favorite Pet

Hedgehogs are America’s New Favorite Pet

When you think about pets, what do you imagine? Dogs? Cats? Maybe a little goldfish in a bowl? As it turns out, one of the most popular pets in America...

May 29 2014

Hedgehogs are America’s New Favorite Pet

When you think about pets, what do you imagine? Dogs? Cats? Maybe a little goldfish in a bowl? As it turns out, one of the...

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The Strengthening of Pet Protection Laws

The Strengthening of Pet Protection Laws

Victims of domestic violence often succumb to threats of their animals by their abusers, and the New Hampshire legislature is considering laws to protect pets from that abuse. But giving...

Apr 27 2014

The Strengthening of Pet Protection Laws

Victims of domestic violence often succumb to threats of their animals by their abusers, and the New Hampshire legislature is considering laws to protect pets...

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Dog Food Brands Eukanuba and Iams Sold to Candy...

Mars, the company most known for its worldwide brands such as M&Ms, Snickers, and Life Savers, is expanding its reach into the pet market. Adding to its current pet food...

Apr 24 2014

Dog Food Brands Eukanuba and Iams Sold to Candy Maker

Mars, the company most known for its worldwide brands such as M&Ms, Snickers, and Life Savers, is expanding its reach into the pet market. Adding...

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