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Collaboration Aims to Get a Handle on Pet Safety Restraints
KickingTiresAn automaker and an advocacy group have taken on in-car animal safety as a mutual pet project. Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety, a nonprofit research organization, have teamed up to fund testing of car safety restraints for pets,......Tags: Services and Shopping, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Mini Puts the Paw to the Pedal for Charity
KickingTiresIn a new campaign, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is trying to get the word out that shelter dogs make great pets ??? and with Mini's help, good drivers. Mini of New Zealand has teamed up......Tags: New Zealand, Dog (animal), Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Dog's death-sentence appeal set for Wednesday
Mayo on the Side: Broward news columnist Michael Mayo | Sun-Sentinel BlogsWill it be the doggie death penalty or a second chance for Gigi, the 9-year-old Lab mix who fatally bit a Yorkie named Bella earlier this month? The answer comes Wednesday, with a 2:30 p.m. appeal scheduled before hearing officer......Tags: Plantation, John Grogan, Dog (animal), Death
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Pet news briefs: Dog attack stats ranked by city
My Pet WorldThe U.S. Postal Service has released dog attack rankings for 2012 by city. Last year, nearly 5,900 letter carriers were attacked by dogs. Overall, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were thought to be about 4.7 million...Tags: U.S. Postal Service, Symptoms, Animal Attacks, Mail Order Industry, Steve Dale
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With advice from a veterinarian, you can win the war on fleas!
My Pet WorldBrace yourselves. With all the unseasonably cool weather and record rain across much of the country this spring, veterinary parasitologist Dr. Michael Dryden says fleas may put their bites on unprotected pets in record numbers. In fact, even before this...Tags: Services and Shopping, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Hookworm, Diseases and Illnesses, Pet Services
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For owners, it's more than puppy love
Your friends are cooing about their new baby. Oh, yeah, it's a dog.
"Pets have become the first child," says pet industry analyst R.J. Hottovy, explaining why even in tough economic times, spending on our animals continues to climb.
Instead of investing...Tags: Rabies, Morningstar Incorporated
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Abnormal behavior calls for a visit to the veterinarian
My Pet WorldQ: My 6-month-old cat has not defecated for a week. I took her to the veterinarian for a second time, and she noticed the cat was backed up "up high." Anastasia now has stopped eating. When I take her to the vet, she gets traumatized. Any suggestions? A....Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, Drugs and Medicines, Liver Disease, Health and Medical Professionals, Steve Dale
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Facebook sites help families find wayward pets
Have you ever had beloved pets disappear? It's incredibly stressful. You find yourself imagining their terror, their confusion, all the dangers they're facing. You picture them hungry, thirsty, cold, injured. You search by car, on foot, by telephone,...
Tags: Allentown, Whitehall, Craigslist, Inc., Social Media, Slatington
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Sorry, but dog and cat lovers far outnumber those who prefer life in the no-pets lane
My Pet WorldI look forward to reader comments, questions and concerns. Here's a selection I received recently: DEAR STEVE: "I'd never read your column until recently, because I don't have any pets. I wish to point out an opposite view on household pets. Whether dogs...Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, Semiconductors and Active Components, Allergies, Steve Dale, Apple iTunes
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Preventive care, communication with clients key issues at major veterinary conference
My Pet WorldORLANDO, FLA. - As the first big veterinary event of the year, the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) always features lots of news about advances in veterinary medicine. Veterinary professionals teach, learn, view new products and make...Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, Medical Procedures and Tests, Steve Dale, Apple iTunes
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New pet books spotlight everything from military dogs to a cat who looks like a cow!
My Pet WorldHere's a sampling of fine new pet books for your summer reading list: "Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America's Canine Heroes," by Maria Goodavage (Penguin Publishing, New York, NY, 2012; $26.95). Truly an excellent read. Although the author is...Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, Steve Dale, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , Chlamydia , Armed Forces
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Dog's skin problems and clogged glands can be treated without breaking the bank
My Pet WorldQ: When we purchased our 8-week-old German Shepherd, we were told he was very healthy. However, he's suffered from an unbelievable skin condition, constantly scratching his stomach, genitals and ears. We've taken him to a dermatologist and to our...Tags: Medical Specialization, Skin Conditions, Dermatology, Dermatologists, Boca Raton
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Apr 29, 2010
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May 2, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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Feb 29, 2012
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Jan 25, 2012
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