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Can sibling dogs separated at birth recognize their litter mates?

Can sibling dogs separated at birth recognize their litter mates?

Q: We bought our 8-year-old dog, Callie, from a local family, and we're still in touch. I've often wondered if Callie would recognize...

 
You can't force a dog to adore you

You can't force a dog to adore you

Q: How can I get my puppy to be more attached to me? She's a mixed breed we adopted 2 months ago from a shelter. She's 9 months old. It's...

Gift Ideas: Check out inspirational books for the pet lovers in your life

Clearly, pet lovers enjoy reading about animals and the difference they make in our lives. Publishers this holiday season have focused on...

 

Holiday gifts for pets don't have to say 'money,' only 'love'

Q: My husband lost his corporate job six months ago, and his prospects have not improved. I was a stay-at-home mom who went back to...

 

Author debunks myths about bird feeding

Bird lovers occasionally run across advice that it's a bad idea to feed birds. On behalf of his feathered friends, and the folks who love to...

 

Bed Bugs Most Likely Slipped in Front Door On a Person, Not A Pet

Q: We're being attacked by bed bugs! How did they get into our house? Was it the dog? Can our Golden Retriever, Harvey, also be attacked...

 

Bake Up Some Seasonal Dog Treats for Your Four-Legged Friends This Fall

Seasonal Homemade Dog Treats Nothing is more rewarding than cooking up some delicious treats for your four-legged friend. Each recipe...

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Funny Pet Videos

How to wrap a cat for Christmas

How to wrap a cat for Christmas

In case you ever wanted to know how to wrap a living cat up for Christmas...here you go.

Puppy smiles on command

Puppy smiles on command

You may not understand what the man in the video is saying, but a smile is a universal language.

Into the Wild

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New guidelines designed to upgrade shelter care

"Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters," researched and written by 14 members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians over...

Las Vegas: It's a good bet you can bring your pet to 3 Harrah's resorts

Three Harrah’s Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas...

Volunteers help reunite dog, Valley cancer patient

More than a dozen people showed up at a teenager’s Wasilla home Saturday to see her reunited with her best friend. It all started with...

Dog Honored For Saving Owner From Burning Home

At the Northwest Kennel Club they're not only honoring dogs for being the best in breed, but also honoring one special dog for saving his...

My Pet World: Canine influenza can be fatal

It's flu season for people, as well as for their dogs. It turns out that dogs have their own brand of flu. The canine influenza virus (CIV)...

Have Pet, Will Travel

The Frugal Traveler: Extreme pet travel

Hammock in Paradise blogger Lisa Overman made a cross-country drive with a 120-pound dog and two elderly cats. Challenges included feline...

Tips for hitting the road with your pets

If you plan to hit the road over the holidays with little Fido in tow, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Puppies' deaths renew fears for precious cargo

There are certain things that some frequent fliers can't imagine traveling without. A pillow. A fully charged iPod. Xanax.

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.

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...

Planes deadly for some dogs

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