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

  • Holistic healing for dogs

    Wed, Aug 03, 2011 3:53 PM

    Video: Rejecting surgery, owner says her dog's aging joints have improved after alternative treatments including vitamin injections and acupuncture.

  • pet cat in lap

    Study questions if pets really make owners healthier

    Wed, Aug 03, 2011 1:38 PM by Agence France Presse

    Researcher says past studies conducted to determine whether having a pet improves longevity have 'produced a mishmash of conflicting results.'

  • What are some creative, safe and cool treats I can make for my dog to beat the heat?

    Wed, Aug 03, 2011 10:31 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Get out your ice cube trays, hit the produce aisle and prep the hollow chew toys.

  • dog in yoga class

    Who let the dogs in the yoga class?

    Mon, Aug 01, 2011 6:04 AM by Dorene Internicola, Reuters

    Experts say practicing yoga — or 'doga' — with your pet can soothe the not-so-savage beasts of both person and pooch.

  • How can I help my elderly parents keep their pet?

    Wed, Jul 27, 2011 8:03 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Pet sitters, doctors who make house calls and a healthy diet can help older owners keep their beloved companions.

  • 7 foods pets should never eat

    7 foods pets should never eat

    Fri, Jul 22, 2011 11:50 AM by Shea Gunther

    7 foods pets should not eat

  • How can I reduce my pets' expenses without compromising their health?

    Wed, Jul 20, 2011 10:50 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Get ready to brush your pets' teeth, shop around for services and be mindful of how you feed and vaccinate them.

  • How can I help pets in my community without taking in another animal?

    Wed, Jul 13, 2011 10:23 AM by Morieka Johnson

    If the sight of yet another abandoned dog sends you into fits of despair, take heart. There's plenty you can do if you can't open your home (or your wallet).

  • albino Burmese python

    Florida couple on trial after pet python kills their daughter

    Mon, Jul 11, 2011 5:49 PM by Barbara Liston, Reuters

    The couple's 12-foot-long python was found wrapped around their 2-year-old's head and body, and there were bite marks on the child's head and arms.

  • Dog face

    Study says pet owners are healthier and happier

    Mon, Jul 11, 2011 2:59 PM by LiveScience

    Pets can serve as important sources of support for 'everyday people.' Owners are as close to their pets as the key people in their lives, though the pets don't come at an expense to human relationships.

  • kitten in lap

    Rover is over as Britons give their pets human names

    Mon, Jul 11, 2011 10:23 AM by Agence France-Presse

    Families are more likely to call their cat George than Tiddles, while pooch names like Fido or Lassie have been replaced by Toby, Archie and Holly.

  • Kitten

    Greener litter for your feline friend

    Sun, Jul 10, 2011 8:55 PM by Networx.com

    Find out more about better kinds of litter you can buy for cats.

  • dog poo clean up sign

    DNA nails pet owners who don't clean up after dogs

    Wed, Jul 06, 2011 7:16 PM by Zach Howard, Reuters

    Using doggie DNA to solve the puzzle of which dog left the feces is becoming increasingly popular in apartment complexes nationwide.

  • Does my older pet really need all these tests at the vet?

    Wed, Jul 06, 2011 4:16 PM by Morieka Johnson

    And when is a dog or cat considered 'elderly'? You might be surprised.

  • French bulldogs swinging in swings

    Wed, Jul 06, 2011 10:30 AM

    Video: These adorable pups enjoy a good swing at the park.

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