 | A good article talking about cataracts in older pets (specifically dogs and cats).
Full Article: The Sun Herald
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| Tips on things that can be done to help you find your pet fast if he/she gets lost.
Full Article: Herald Sun
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| Exotic reptiles such as lizards, snakes and iguanas have become so popular as pets that, in two years, they will outnumber dogs in Britain.
A study by the British Federation of Herpetologists, the breeders' association, has found that 5 million reptiles are kept as pets.
If the trend continues, their numbers will outstrip the dog population of 6 million by 2006, and could threaten the supremacy of cats, of which there are 7.5 million.
Full Article: Syndney Morning Herald
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| Opening of a the first and only dog dedicated campground in the US!
Full Article: Shelby Star
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| Pet owners will have the option to establish binding trusts for their dogs and cats.
Governor Rod Blagojevich signed into law last week a bill that allows people to designate their pets as beneficiaries. The new law enables pet owners to name a caretaker for their animals, put aside money and direct how that money should be spent.
Full Article: WBBM News Radio 780
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| Pets with identification are lucky. Their owners get immediate notification if they end up at the shelter. These dogs and cats get to return home quickly. So as you can see, some kind of identification is imperative to assure the safe return of your pet if he escapes your yard.
Full Article: The Dispatch
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| This is a good article discussing some of the new mixed breed dogs. In my opinion this is the same things that has been going on for hundreds and thousands of years. People breed different breeds of dogs together trying to bring out certain traits and characteristics, if the new type of dog fulfills those needs and other people have the same needs then it will succeed as an independent breed and eventually be considered a "purebred".
Full Article: National Geographic
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| This article reminds how important it is to get a vet checkup for any new pets. I can say how important it is from my own experience, as my current pup had heartworm when I got him. This was of course detected by the vet at the first checkup and my pup is now good and healthy.
Full Article: The Sun Herald
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| While this concept seems harmless, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington strongly urges people to use extreme caution when taking part in this program. Antifreeze is lethal to all animals.
Full Article: Oregonian
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| A course for people who want to psychoanalyse their pets has been launched by Edinburgh University.
Developed by the university's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, the Distance Learning Package in Companion Animal Behaviour comes on a £80 CD-Rom.
Full Article: BBC News
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| An article talking about the commitment that must be considered when looking into getting a pet.
Full Article: ABC News
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| What did you get your pet for Christmas? Anything? Here is an article that discusses the holiday gift giving for pets.
Full Article: The Ledger
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| How to get your pet ready for the new arrival.
An infant brings many changes to a household, and it's best for your pet if you can make many of these changes during your pregnancy. Cats and dogs are sensitive to routines, and by making changes now, you minimize the chances of your pet resenting the baby when she arrives.
Full Article: American Baby
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