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Has your pet developed food allergies?
Playing percentages, your pet probably does not have food allergies. As a matter of fact, food allergies in pets are not as common as many pet owners might think. Only 5 to 10 percent of pets with allergies have a confirmed food allergy. However, pets can...
Tags: Symptoms, Physical Conditions, Vomiting, Ear Infection, Itching
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Cancer registry for pets to help people too
Theresa W. Fossum has launched the National Veterinary Cancer Registry, a national database for pets diagnosed with cancer. Its mission is to facilitate and promote medical treatments that lead to advances and eventual cures for cancer in pets and in...
Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Women, Infants and Children, Science and Technology, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Research
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Hey haters, people love dogs. Deal with it!
Meghan Daum’s Thursday column about the loss of her dog was a real tear-jerker. “If Rex could have talked, we'd have finished each other's sentences,” she wrote of their powerful bond. I choked up at my desk as I read it, thinking...
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A new breed of pet-friendly rentals
When John and Sara Kanive wanted to find a way to make their Chicago apartment stand out in order to sublet it in March, their solution was right in front of them, wagging his tail. Otis, their Great Dane-German shepherd mix, very obligingly parked...
Tags: Humane Society of the United States, Rentals, Chicago Apartments, Animals, Austin (Chicago, Illinois)
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Can you watch Spot? Pet-sitting etiquette tips
For pet owners, it's great having a friend or relative watch Fluffy or Scamp while you're on vacation. But extra consideration is in order. This setup may be cheaper than hiring a pet sitter, but you can't put a price on a good — or strained —...
Tags: Humane Society of the United States
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Pet vaccinations are a must
Jessamine County Health DepartmentRabies is a deadly disease that is almost always fatal if not prevented. In fact, every year in the United States, measures are taken to prevent approximately 40,000 potential exposures to rabies. Rabies is considered a disease of nature and can affect...Tags: Rabies, Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines
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Rabies Clinic Raises Funds For Avon, Canton Animal Shelter
A clinic where area residents could get their pets vaccinated against rabies raised $420 to support operations of the joint animal shelter run by the towns of Avon and Canton, according to an announcement from the veterinary practice that held the event....Tags: Rabies, Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention
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Daily Deal: Free spa day for dogs at Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey
Los Angeles Times Daily Deal and Travel BloggerSpa Nautica at Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey hosts a dog day this month with massages, acupressure, Reiki, stretching and strengthening for your hound -- for free. While pets receive their moments of spa bliss, owners can feel good by having a $99 massage...Tags: Personal Service
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New executive director of Washington Co. Humane Society streamlines adoption process and more
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comReducing obstacles for adoption, decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing the number of animal control field service officers are top priorities listed by Michael Lausen, the recently hired executive director of the Humane Society of Washington County....Tags: Human Interest, Rabies, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, Maryland State Police
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The joys and responsibilites of fostering a pet
Q: A few weeks ago I lost my 10-year-old Lab/husky mix to cancer and am still having trouble coping. Simon was a rescue we had adopted at 1 year of age. I know it's too soon to think about making a long-term commitment to a new pet but I miss the... -
Police officer helps save 2 families from burning building
Chicago police Officer Edward Leighton was a block away when he learned of a fire in the 1900 block of South Drake Street in the Lawndale neighborhood Saturday. Without pausing to think, he ran into the smoke-filled apartment building and helped save two...Tags: Lawndale (Chicago, Illinois), Mother's Day, Fires
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Program with tiny budget makes huge difference for pets, owners
The teenager showed up in a panic on Thursday, cradling a wounded puppy in arms spattered with blood. A stray dog had attacked his 2-month-old pit bull on a walk near their South Los Angeles home. The city animal shelter nearby was the only place he...
Tags: Rabies
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