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

  • Eager dog with leash

    Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog

    Mon, Sep 26, 2011 5:04 AM by Dorene Internicola, Reuters

    When it comes to getting outside and moving, dogs are a great motivator. They're the reason behind 66% of their owners' weekly walks, a new study says.

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  • Jon Katz with a dog

    Jon Katz's new book explores life after pets die

    Sun, Sep 25, 2011 1:56 PM by Zorianna Kit, Reuters

    A Q&A with the best-selling author and animal advocate.

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  • How a deformed puppy, rescued from the trash, learned to walk

    Fri, Sep 23, 2011 1:25 PM

    Video: A pit bull puppy rescued from a roadside trash bag is now learning to walk.

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  • After 1,800-mile trek, cat visits 'Today' show

    Fri, Sep 23, 2011 10:08 AM

    Video: After 5 years, a Colorado family reunites with Willow, the family cat who was found living in New York.

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  • What should I do to protect my pet from poisonous plants?

    Wed, Sep 21, 2011 8:06 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Familiarize yourself with dangerous plants and keep your vet's number handy.

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  • 15 pets with Guinness World Records

    15 pets with Guinness World Records

    Mon, Sep 19, 2011 10:03 AM by Laura Moss

    Whether they were born with extraordinary attributes or they developed remarkable skills, all of the animals on our list have earned themselves a place in Guinness World Record history.

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  • Parched Texas earth swallows tiny puppy

    Fri, Sep 16, 2011 1:18 PM

    Video: A puppy is back home and safe after falling through a crack in the ground caused by the severe Texas drought.

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  • 'Jenga dog' balances treat tower on snout

    Fri, Sep 16, 2011 11:28 AM by Russell McLendon

    A well-trained golden retriever becomes a YouTube star, thanks to uncanny patience and a nose for entertainment.

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  • Kitten walking on money

    Pets that inherited a fortune

    Fri, Sep 16, 2011 10:45 AM by Laura Moss

    The beloved pets of the rich and famous inherit more than just a doghouse — they often get the whole multimillion-dollar house.

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  • calico cat in New York

    Lost cat from Colorado found in New York

    Wed, Sep 14, 2011 11:05 PM by Reuters

    A cat that went missing in Colorado 5 years ago was found wandering in Manhattan and will soon be reunited with its former owners.

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  • How can I prepare myself and my pets for a disaster or emergency?

    Wed, Sep 14, 2011 10:15 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Some planning now can make a world of difference later for you and your pets.

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  • New York Petco

    New York police probe Petco where 100 animals drowned

    Tue, Sep 13, 2011 4:26 PM by Reuters

    Police are investigating whether animal cruelty laws were violated when 100 pets died inside a Petco store that was flooded by Tropical Storm Lee.

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  • Lost cat at animal shelter

    Get help finding lost pets

    Mon, Sep 12, 2011 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Social networking and Pet Amber Alerts increase your chances of finding a lost pet.

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  • boy posing with dog

    Courtroom dogs spark legal debate in U.S.

    Mon, Sep 12, 2011 12:21 PM by Dan Wiessner, Reuters

    Dogs have been used to comfort victims and witnesses — particularly children — in the courtroom for more than 20 years, but defense lawyers are raising new objections about the canines.

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  • Dog sets world record for longest ears

    Mon, Sep 12, 2011 10:58 AM

    Video: A coonhound from Colorado has the longest ears of any living dog, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

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