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Pet food recalls giving owners the jitters

Pet food recalls giving owners the jitters

Many pet owners have very appropriate questions about recalls. Aside from mail to me on this topic, Dr. Tony Buffington, veterinary...

 
A quick refresher on the importance of tick prevention

A quick refresher on the importance of tick prevention

Paula and her 2-year-old retriever mix are moving from Modesto, Calif., to Santa Rosa, Calif.

Helping our dogs be all that they can be

Hannah grabs the tennis ball out of the air, drops it on the floor, and nudges it toward the colorful plastic pins with her nose.

 

Study says only 17% of drivers buckle up dogs

A new study shows a shocking number of dog owners don't buckle their best friend. If you were caught driving with your child in your lap,...

 

Why puppies need to get a series of vaccines

While not fully protective, find out why the multiple rounds of vaccines can still help your puppy build his or her immunity properly.

 

5 cool carriers for the portable pet

Whether it's a vacation or merely a trip to the vet, a pet carrier is a smart investment. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of...

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Funny Pet Videos

Web sensation: Dancing meringue dog

Web sensation: Dancing meringue dog

Check out the newest web sensation: Dancing Merengue Dog. And by the way, it's spelled 'meringue'.

Into the Wild

    See the antics of the full animal kingdom.

No kidding: Mo. man catches wandering goat whose exploits had been chronicled on Facebook

MEXICO, Mo. (AP) — A wandering Missouri goat whose exploits have been chronicled on a popular Facebook page has been captured. KXEO...

Witness save dog dragged by man on bicycle

CANTON, Ohio -- Witnesses thought a bicyclist was dragging a garbage bag down a busy street in Canton, and were stunned when they realized...

Pets affected by oil spill getting help

BP has paid at least some attention to help the wild animals of the Gulf Coast region as a result of the oil spill, such as sea turtles...

Loose Zebras Keep Sacramento Sheriff's Deputies Busy

A pair of zebras created problems in Sacramento County Saturday evening.

Cat Rescued After Being Left to "Marinate" in Trunk of Car

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Police say a traffic stop led to animal cruelty charges after they found a live cat "marinating" in oil and peppers in...

Have Pet, Will Travel

Cheap day trips for you and Fido

On the road and at home, pets are an integral part of our lives. Nearly 40 percent of U.S. households own at least one dog, according to the...

Nation's First Water Park for Dogs Opens in L.A.

SUN VALLEY -- The nation's first water park, exclusively for dogs, has opened in Sun Valley.

Planes deadly for some dogs

Short-snouted pets like bulldogs and pugs are most likely to die on planes, the Transportation Department says.

Tips for bringing Fido along on the family vacation

You'll also find a slew of gear and other pet products making it easier than ever to take your cat or dog along.

Terrier tests popular destinations for dog-friendliness

A rerun of "Animal Planet" flickered across the TV screen as my roommate yawned deeply, lay down on the floor in front of me and rolled over...

Paradise for your pet: Resorts that cater to man's best friend

Allie jumps from her wrought-iron bed and runs to the window of the presidential suite, past the flat-screen TV tuned to "Animal Planet"...

Curbing canine car sickness and other pet travel tips

Pets are becoming more and more important in everyday life. Millions of dog owners in the United States consider their pet to be a part of...