Archive for August, 2010
“He’s so annoyed.”
“She loves this park.”
“Just look how pissy he’s acting.”
“She’s pouting again.”
“He’s the biggest worrywart.”
I’ve heard people describe their pets as everything from elated and excited to resentful and manipulative. One of my own dog’s many nicknames is…
Recreation – Pets – Animal – California – Health
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Dozens of salmonella infections in toddlers have been traced to dry pet food, according to a recent New York Times article . Health officials say that this is the first time human infections have been linked to dry dog and cat food.
More than 23,000 tons of pet food were recalled, affecting 105…
Pet food – Salmonella – Cat – New York Times – Dog
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The Marin Humane Society rescued two dogs today from dangerously hot vehicles parked at the Village in Corte Madera and at Vintage Oaks in Novato.
Even though your urge may be to take your pets everywhere, during hot weather, the best thing you can do for your furry friend is to leave her at…
Humane society – Novato California – Animal Welfare – Organizations – Rescues and Shelters
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The Marin Humane Society rescued two dogs today from dangerously hot vehicles parked at the Village in Corte Madera and at Vintage Oaks in Novato.
Even though your urge may be to take your pets everywhere, during hot weather, the best thing you can do for your furry friend is to leave her at…
Humane society – Novato California – Animal Welfare – Organizations – Rescues and Shelters
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You’ve heard other people say it, and maybe you’ve even said it yourself: “Mutts are healthier than purebreds.” But is it really true?
As with most things, the answer isn’t so black and white. Cancer might be super common for some pure breed dogs (for example, 60% of golden retrievers die of…
Dog – Golden Retriever – Purebred – Pet – Breed
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What does cancer smell like? Just ask man’s best friend.
Canines are known for their super sniffers, but now French researchers are showing that a dog’s sensitive schnoz can be harnessed in ways that transcend typical hunting and tracking.
Earlier this summer, a team of researchers from…
Cancer – Prostate – Health – Conditions and Diseases – Genitourinary
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If your cat is due for a check up, there’s no better time to make an appointment than during “Take Your Cat to the Vet Week,” August 16-22.
The annual event was created in 2009 by Feline Pine after a survey revealed that fewer than 50% of cat owners took their cats to the vet unless they…
Cat – Pet – Recreation – Health – Animal
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A few weeks ago, following a flurry of pet-travel stories in the news, I asked readers to share their own “pet-is-my-copilot” experiences. Here’s one I’d like to pass along.
It’s a tale of three dogs and their harrowing trip from New Zealand to San Francisco. In the words of author Shana…
New Zealand – San Francisco – Oceania – Travel – Travelogues
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In response to the seven puppies that died in the cargo hold of an American Airlines jet earlier this month, Senators Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) are drafting a joint letter to ask Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to review current…
Ray LaHood – American Airlines – Airline – United States Secretary of Transportation – United States
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