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Healthy pets are happy pets. Find news, videos and advice about your four-legged family member.

  • Colorado adopts shelter dogs and cats as new 'state pet'

    Thu, May 16, 2013 1:31 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Shelter dogs and cats now hold the elevated title of 'State Pet' in the Centennial State.

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  • A cat named 'Pretzel': Kitten's recovery inspires Facebook fans

    Wed, May 15, 2013 11:57 AM by Laura Moss

    She got her name because of her twisted hind legs, but that doesn't slow her down. The kitten is undergoing multiple surgeries so she can get back on her feet.

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  • How 2 determined sisters set up a pet rescue pipeline to Colorado

    Tue, May 14, 2013 3:30 PM by Morieka Johnson

    Colorado didn't have enough rescue animals that needed homes while Georgia had too many, so these two sisters decided to fix the imbalance.

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  • Animal acupuncture brings relief to pets and humans [Photos]

    Mon, May 13, 2013 12:04 PM by Catie Leary

    This ancient Chinese practice is gaining popularity among pet owners trying to manage their pet's chronic pain or to promote joint health.

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  • The dog poem that made Johnny Carson cry

    Fri, May 10, 2013 12:56 PM by Michael Graham Richard

    Plucked from the TV archives: Watch as actor Jimmy Stewart shares a poem about his beloved dog, Beau.

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  • 8 crazy things to buy your pet chicken

    Thu, May 09, 2013 5:09 PM by Melissa Breyer

    From hen diapers to a fowl palace, the chicken craze has spawned a zany cottage industry.

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  • Pets may curb heart disease risk

    Thu, May 09, 2013 4:30 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Studies have found that people with pets tend to have lower blood pressure and are less likely to have hypertension than those who don't own a pet.

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  • Custom leggings help disabled cat walk

    Mon, May 06, 2013 5:38 PM by Laura Moss

    Born with backwards hind legs, Willow had trouble getting around until she donned the first 'Leggings for Life.'

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  • 'Bionic dog' walks on 4 prosthetic paws

    Mon, May 06, 2013 12:57 PM by Laura Moss

    Nakio lost his paws to frostbite as a puppy, but thanks to his bionic limbs, he gets around just fine.

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  • 'Super dogs' a game changer in fight against terrorism

    Mon, May 06, 2013 9:50 AM

    Video: Vapor wake detection canines are key to finding bombs and stopping terrorist attacks.

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  • Obese wiener dog gets tummy tuck

    Thu, May 02, 2013 9:36 AM

    Video: An obese dog gets his excess skin whacked off. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the skinny on formerly fat Obie the dachshund.

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  • 15 felines with expressive faces

    Wed, May 01, 2013 2:16 PM by Laura Moss

    These kitties prove that cats can say a lot with just a single look.

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  • Cat fight brewing over wildlife slaughter study

    Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:00 AM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    A recent study suggested that cats kill between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds and billions more small mammals a year.

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  • Rescue puppy helps 8-year-old boy with autism

    Mon, Apr 29, 2013 9:21 AM

    Video: 8-year-old Jonny Hickey connected with an abused puppy that was nearly starved to death.

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  • 10 clever commercials with canine stars

    Fri, Apr 26, 2013 2:48 PM by Laura Moss

    Dogs have been working their tails off for the advertising industry, so we rounded some of our favorite commercials featuring man's best friend.

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