Pets News & Features
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Pugs No Longer Considered ‘Typical Dog’ Due to Health Issues
Pugs face dire health risks and can “no longer be considered as a typical dog” when being treated for health issues according to a new study published in the journal Canine Medicine and Genetics. The study team found that pugs had an increased risk for 23 of 40 disorders.
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More Pets Being Poisoned by Cannabis
According to a new survey, with marijuana now legal in many states, some veterinarians are seeing more cases of cannabis poisoning in dogs and other pets.
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How You Handle Pet Food Could Be Making Your Dog—And You—Sick
When it comes to food safety and your pets, there’s a lot to learn.
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Experts Offer Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
Here’s what to know about pet safety amid the holiday season, according to experts interviewed.
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What to Do if Your Pet Is Hit by a Car
Learn about the steps you need to take if your pet is hit by a car.
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Tips to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pets
Learn about these methods to keep your pets safe from mosquitoes.
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COVID-Detecting Dogs Pilot First Airport Program
These good girls are very good at what they do, which is detecting the scent of COVID-19 in human breath.
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Pet Store Puppies Tied to Infections in People
Puppies can carry very drug-resistant Campylobacter. You might not want them licking your face.
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How to Cut Pet Care Costs
Learn about saving money on pet care, including taking preventative measures to maintain your pet’s health.
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How to Choose a Pet Sitter
Wondering how to choose the right pet sitter for your furry friend? Here are 5 steps to help you get started.
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8 Ways to Protect Your Pets from Disease
Pets are susceptible to all kinds of diseases. Learn how to protect them with these tips.
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FDA Issues Warning About Illnesses, Deaths Linked to Midwestern Pet Foods
The FDA issued a public warning on Tuesday about contaminated pet food sold by Midwestern Pet Foods, which could be linked with more than 220 illnesses and 130 deaths among dogs and cats.
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Doctor Convicted After Shooting, Beating Dog
A 58-year-old Ohio doctor has been convicted for hitting his dog with a hammer and shooting him, according to multiple news reports.
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Why Pet Insurance Is a Good Idea
To help with the cost of keeping pets healthy, many owners are opting for pet medical insurance plans. WebMD provides questions you need to ask before committing to any pet insurance policy.
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Training Options for Dogs and Cats
Learn about the choices for training your pet, including group classes, one-on-one training, agility lessons, training for behavior problems, and cat training options.
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Does Your Pet Need Therapy?
Behavior problems are very common in household pets like dogs and cats. An animal behaviorist can help you solve them.
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Life for Pets When Their Humans Go Back to the Workplace
Are you going back to the workplace after spending much of the COVID-19 pandemic at home with your pet? Learn how to help them adjust to the new routine.
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Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched
At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived from Azerbaijan at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
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Dogs Get Jealous, Too, Even for Hidden Rivals
The researchers found that dogs will go so far as to show jealousy even when they can only imagine their owners are interacting with a potential rival.
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Tips to Keep Your Pet Happy and Healthy
Our pets give us unconditional love. In return, we should keep them healthy and happy.
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Dog Detector Helps YouTuber Cope With COVID Isolation
Dog Detector Helps YouTuber Cope With COVID Isolation
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Salmonella Scare Drives Pet Food Recall
The recall is for certain lots of the following brands: CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian.
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Flea Collar May Be Linked to 1,700 Pet Deaths
Since the Seresto collars were introduced in 2012, there have been more than 75,000 incidents -- ranging from skin irritation to seizures to death -- reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Recall: Pet Food Blamed in Death of 70 Dogs
The announcement expands upon a recall first issued on Dec. 30 by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. At the time, the company said that at least 28 dogs had already died after eating Sportmix pet food.
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Service Dog Back With Family After 3 Years Apart
Steve and Debra Mejeur said their black lab mix, Lola, disappeared in 2017 while they were visiting a friend’s house in Illinois.
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