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Chicago animal control unveils free, 24-hour microchip scanning to find lost pets
Lost pets can now be reunited with their families faster, thanks to new free station for scanning their microchip.
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Cat survives nearly 400-foot fall at Utah national park that killed its 2 owners
An elderly cat survived a 400-foot fall at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah that killed her owners.
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California veterinarians seeing more diseases, deaths in pets amid staff shortage
Local veterinarians say they are seeing more diseases and deaths in pets simply because they don’t have the capacity to care for them.
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Health officials warn pet owners about bacterial disease tularemia
A bacterial disease detected has posed a serious threat to pets. Officials warn pet owners and farmers to be aware of these contagious bacteria
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Protecting pets amid Tularemia bacteria detection in Illinois: Spread, signs to watch for
Health officials are urging pet owners to be aware as a bacterial disease detected in central Illinois this month poses a potential threat to pets.
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San Quentin inmates reunite with puppies they raised into service dogs
The program, which began in April 2023, is run by Canine Companions, a nonprofit in Santa Rosa which provides free service dogs to people with disabilities.
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French bulldog still top US breed, but another dog is marking its territory
For the third year in a row, the comical, controversial Frenchie tops the club’s annual rundown of the nation’s most prevalent purebred dogs.
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Video shows dog ‘opening' door in escape from Chicago pet hotel as search continues
Video captured the moment a dog opened a door and managed to escape from a pet hotel in Chicago’s South Loop as many continue to search for the missing animal.
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Video shows dog ‘opening' door in escape from Chicago pet hotel
Video captured the moment a dog opened a door and managed to escape from a pet hotel in Chicago’s South Loop as many continue to search for the missing animal.
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Pet microchip company Save This Life closes unexpectedly
Texas-based pet microchip company Save This Life abruptly closed this week, causing concern among veterinary practitioners and pet owners.
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Meet Monty, the giant schnauzer who just won Best in Show
Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.
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Golden retrievers flood Colorado streets at ‘Goldens in Golden' event
The annual celebration attracts thousands of visitors to honor National Golden Retriever Day.
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Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is back for a 149th year. It starts Saturday at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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Pug life: South African woman has big heart for ‘clowns of the dog world'
Pugs, with their characteristic short muzzles that give rise to breathing problems and other health issues like eye and ear infections, often come with vet bills their owners can’t afford.
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Do dogs need coats? How to protect pets from the cold, according to a vet
Here are hazards that pet owners should watch out for in winter weather, from antifreeze poisoning to frozen bodies of water, according to veterinary medicine expert Dr. Steven Marks.
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FDA recommends pet food companies revisit safety plans amid bird flu outbreak
As a growing number of cats have gotten sick or died after consuming raw pet food or raw milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, health officials have advised pet food companies to take extra precautions to protect against bird flu.
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Mittens the cat becomes a frequent flyer after she is mistakenly left on a plane
A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally flew three times between New Zealand and Australia this month after her cage was mistakenly left in the plane’s cargo hold.
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Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club's lineup
Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. The Danish-Swedish farmdog joined the pack Thursday.
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After cat dies from bird flu infection, experts caution against raw pet food
Experts and some public officials are warning against raw pet foods after a cat in Oregon was found to have died from a product contaminated by bird flu.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets.