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

  • New breeds to compete in Westminster Dog Show

    Wed, Jan 30, 2013 9:43 AM

    Video: The dog show will be sporting some changes for its 137th competition next month, including the addition of 2 new breeds: the Treeing Walker Coonhound and Russell Terriers.

  • Killing machines: The staggering death toll from cats in the U.S.

    Tue, Jan 29, 2013 4:39 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    The 30 million to 80 million feral and un-owned cats in the country kill between 23 and 46 birds and between 129 and 338 small mammals a year.

  • Blind sled dog thrives with brother's help

    Fri, Jan 25, 2013 10:12 AM

    Video: A New Hampshire sled dog kennel that takes in rescues and 'second-chance' dogs is also home to a blind dog that relies on his brother to keep up with the rest of the team.

  • Are jerky treats from China safe for your pet?

    Tue, Jan 22, 2013 4:50 PM by Laura Moss

    The FDA has received 2,674 reports of illness in pets that have consumed chicken treats and 500 dog deaths, but the cause remains unknown.

  • Lost your dog? Dierks Bentley's story is reminder of what you should do

    Tue, Jan 22, 2013 10:29 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Country singer experienced the power of social media firsthand when his dog got loose. Here's what else you can do if your pet ever goes AWOL.

  • Eyeless dog escapes death, finds home

    Tue, Jan 22, 2013 9:30 AM

    Video: The California dog is headed for Canada after nearly being euthanized.

  • Dog attends Mass daily where owner's funeral was held

    Mon, Jan 21, 2013 4:43 PM by Laura Moss

    Each day when the bells ring to mark the start of services, this German shepherd makes his way inside an Italian church — just as he did when his master was alive.

  • More Bo! Our love affair with presidential pets

    Mon, Jan 21, 2013 9:34 AM

    Video: Even the first lady admits that Bo is the most famous member of the Obama family, with a best-selling book written about him and his own New Yorker magazine cover.

  • Doggy database reveals Labrador retriever health

    Fri, Jan 18, 2013 4:00 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    Vets hope that the database will provide insight into how they can prevent dogs from developing illnesses.

  • Cat outperforms professionals in stock market

    Fri, Jan 18, 2013 1:07 PM by Laura Moss

    The random stock selections of a cat named Orlando amassed more profit than the picks made by investment managers.

  • 3-legged dog caught stealing food from store

    Thu, Jan 17, 2013 9:46 AM

    Video: A crafty three-legged dog has become a star in New Zealand after being filmed stealing pet food from a shop.

  • Architects for Animals gives shelter to feral cats

    Wed, Jan 16, 2013 6:12 PM by Laura Moss

    Several feral cat colonies in New York City will be moving into winter homes designed and built by some of the city's top architects.

  • Shelter dogs benefit from the power of a photo

    Shelter dogs benefit from the power of a photo

    Wed, Jan 16, 2013 4:37 PM by Jaymi Heimbuch

    Photography's power to save lives couldn't be more apparent than in the case of shelter animals, and one nonprofit is hammering the point home.

  • Caught on camera: Pets eating people food

    Wed, Jan 16, 2013 12:32 PM by Laura Moss

    Sometimes our furry and feathered friends like to expand their palates to our plates — whether we give them permission or not.

  • 7 strategies for healthy and happy pets

    Tue, Jan 15, 2013 3:10 PM by Morieka Johnson

    Investing in training and healthcare now can help prevent big problems later on.

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