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

  • Man reunited with dog 10 years later

    Wed, Feb 20, 2013 9:48 AM

    Video: Jamie Carpentier found his basset hound in an online search for a new dog.

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  • Dog gets acupuncture for pain

    Wed, Feb 20, 2013 9:45 AM

    Video: A Virginia family has turned to the ancient practice to help reduce pain for their dog, Triumph, after she lost a leg to cancer.

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  • 12 lifesaving tricks to teach your dog

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 5:09 PM by Jaymi Heimbuch

    Does your pooch come when you call? Having an obedient pooch isn't about tricks; it's about knowing how he'll respond in an emergency situation or when he's near a busy street.

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  • Felines flaunt their fluff at cat show [Photos]

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 11:53 AM by Catie Leary

    Cat lovers across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan descended on Bishkek's International Cat Show on Feb. 16-17 to exhibit their beloved pets.

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  • Does neutering your dog harm its long-term health?

    Sun, Feb 17, 2013 1:47 AM by Bryan Nelson

    A new study finds that a dog's risk for developing certain cancers and joint diseases increases significantly depending on the age it was neutered.

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  • Disabled piglet gets new wheels

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 4:43 PM by Laura Moss

    Born without the use of his hind legs and left with a veterinarian, Chris P. Bacon now has a loving home and a wheelchair made of K’nex toys.

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  • Dogs can spot fellow canines in a crowd

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 3:40 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

    Previous research has shown that many animals are better at recognizing members of their own species than picking out images of individuals from different species.

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  • Aging cat learns to get around on 2 legs

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 11:35 AM by Laura Moss

    Cafferty, a 13-year-old Persian cat, has 9 lives, 2 right legs and no problem getting around.

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  • Are pit bulls really dangerous?

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 7:10 PM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

    Fans of pit bulls argue that a dog's propensity for attack depends on how it's raised, and there's evidence that pit bull owners are high-risk people.

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  • Pups strut their stuff at Westminster [Photos]

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 12:30 PM by Catie Leary

    A total of 2,721 dogs from 187 breeds and varieties competed in this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which was held on Feb. 11-12 at Madison Square Garden.

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  • Chicken or duck?: Raw food is the latest pet food fad

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 9:57 AM

    Video: The all-natural, organic food movement among humans is spreading to pet food. Think raw chicken, beef, even duck or venison. But there is little consensus that raw food as pet food is a good idea.

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  • Dalmatian adopts spotted lamb

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 4:24 PM by Laura Moss

    The Dalmatian, which has no puppies of her own, might be drawn to the tiny ewe's speckled coat, according to a veterinarian.

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  • Keeping your pet out of the pill bottle

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 10:04 AM

    Video: Cases of accidental pet poisonings from human medications and supplements are on the rise. Here's a look at the latest numbers, and how you can keep your pet safe.

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  • Banana Joe wins Best in Show

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 9:29 AM

    Video: Banana Joe, a 5-year-old affenpinscher, wins Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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  • Treats to pamper pets or pet lovers this Valentine's Day

    Tue, Feb 12, 2013 11:38 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Check out these sweet gifts for the love of your life, be it of the four-legged or two-legged variety.

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