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Pets and pests: a bedbug primer for pet lovers

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:18 +0000

No one likes bedbugs — including your pets. And although these pests don’t live directly on the body of their hosts (be them animals or humans), they can quickly infest mattresses, bedding, sheets and carpets and wreck havoc from their various hangouts.

According to the U.S. National…

Bedbug – Animal – Business – Home and Garden – Pest control
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Cats and dogs: can they get along?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:17 +0000

The Doone has what can only be described as an adversarial relationship with the semi-stray cat that lives downstairs. A typical day starts off like this:

The Doone hurdles herself down the back steps at top speed, hair standing on end.
The old cat holds her ground at the bottom, hair also…

Cat – Recreation – Pet – Cats & Dogs – Image Galleries
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Surf ‘n turf: not every dog digs water

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:28 +0000

My pit-bull mutt Lorna Doone isn’t technically a water dog replete with webbed feet and a buoyant build, but she loves, LOVES to swim. And while squeaky grocery carts and sugar-crazed children may terrify her on land, she won’t hesitate to leap snout-first into the ocean and crash through wave…

Dog – Pit Bull – Foot – Pets – Recreation
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Surf ‘n turf: not every dog digs the water

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:57 +0000

My pit-bull mutt Lorna Doone isn’t technically a water dog, replete with webbed feet and a buoyant build, but she loves, LOVES to swim. And while squeaky grocery carts and sugar-crazed children may terrify her on land, she won’t hesitate to leap snout-first into the ocean and crash through wave…

Dog – Pit Bull – Foot – Pets – Recreation
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What’s your pet feeling?

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:01:36 +0000

“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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Salmonella in dry pet food?

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:01:50 +0000

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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Too hot for Spot: keep pets safe when temperatures rise

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:01:01 +0000

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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Too hot for Spot: keep dogs safe when temperatures rise

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:01:07 +0000

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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Are mutts healthier than purebreds?

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:19 +0000

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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Dogs sniff out prostate cancer

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:26 +0000

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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