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Decline in support for using animals in research sparks an aggressive national ad campaign
| Fri, Nov 6, 8:13 AM | 0 comments
MINNEAPOLIS -- "Ever had leprosy? Thanks to animal research, you won't."
That message, emblazoned on 15 billboards around the Twin Cities, strikes at the heart of a largely hidden but heated health care battle being waged beyond the national debate over access to medical care. Read more
Some favorite canine tricks
| Wed, Nov 4, 8:36 AM | 0 comments
Does your dog love to chase down a ball, but won't bring it back? The trick to turning Max into a true retriever is to have two balls; throw the first one, and as he runs out and grabs it, start to talk about and tempt him with the second ball in... Read more
Study says dogs have larger carbon footprint than SUV
| Wed, Nov 4, 8:14 AM | 0 comments
Thanks for killing the planet, dog owners.
Well, that's a rough paraphrase of a New Zealand study that claims a medium-size dog leaves a larger ecological footprint than an SUV. Read more
Pet cemetery reflects owners' dedication to animals
| Wed, Nov 4, 8:13 AM | 0 comments
CHICAGO -- About once a month, Carl and Ann Christoff visit the cemetery where Mindy and Buttons are buried. Read more
As holidays near, take care of cats
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:12 AM | 0 comments
Betty Bates knows when a cat needs a helping hand.
Which is why her residence in Hampton, Va., is home to seven -- all rescued or stray cats. Read more
DOGS PAWTY ON HOWL-O-WEEN: It's a howlin' good time
| Thu, Oct 29, 7:08 AM | 0 comments
Oct. 29--THOMASVILLE -- Count Dogula, Sir Paws-A-Lot and other furry characters step into the spotlight this All Hallow's Eve with the annual canine-friendly Howl-O-Ween. Read more
Meet Tess, Idaho's top sheep dog
| Wed, Oct 28, 11:01 AM | 0 comments
HOMEDALE, Idaho -- The two-word command is barely audible.
"Come by," Lavon Calzacorta says, his voice just above a whisper. Read more
Owner compliance key to successful pet health
| Wed, Oct 28, 12:48 PM | 0 comments
As a veterinarian I rely on the pet owner to comply to at home care instructions as well as to the proper administration of medications sent home. Read more
Dogged determination: Cynthia Bathurst works to stop violence by helping animals and people peacefully co-exist
| Wed, Oct 28, 8:14 AM | 0 comments
CHICAGO -- Any puppy training class will have its share of "eureka" moments. With endless repetition and a big enough bag of treats, even the most unmanageable dog eventually gets it. Read more
How to choose the perfect pooch
| Wed, Oct 28, 8:12 AM | 0 comments
In the market for a dog? It pays to sniff around.
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We know someone who recently made a spur-of-the-moment stop at an animal shelter and walked out a few minutes later with a new dog. A dog that wasn't housebroken. That nipped. That needed a crate (which had to be hastily purchased). Read more
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