About Pets

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  Hoarding: how many pets is too many?

  March 31st, 2011

  This editorial courtesy of Dr. Patty Khuly, PetMD.com. With all this attention being afforded to hoarders of all stripes (reference a veritable media explosion on the discussion of animal and non-animal hoarding), I've noticed a trend towards a demonized depiction of the so-called, "crazy cat lady."...

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  Dog park etiquette in 10 easy tips

  March 31st, 2011

  This article courtesy of Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA, PetMD.com. Most of these etiquette tips are no-brainers. But youd be surprised at how often basic dog park rules are violated. Here they are for your consideration: #1 No aggressive dogs! Dont bring an aggressive, dominant dog to the park. Dogs who...

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  Dear Labby: Must I pay for friend's doctor visit?

  March 31st, 2011

  Dear Labby, My friend Glen came over to meet my newly adopted Heeler, Greta. When Glen reached down to pet her, Greta (who is still a little nervous) bit Glen on the arm without breaking skin. Glen...

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  QUESTION: Previously I had pet insurance and had a bad experience where they paid less than half of what my veterinarian charged.  I felt the charges were appropriate given the seriousness of my dog’s illness.  Did my vet charge too much? Or was the pet insurance not worth it?

  Answered by Dr. Jack Stephens

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  QUESTION: My dog has had several bladder infections. They seem to respond to treatment and then several months or a year later another infection develops. Is this something that would be covered by pet insurance?

  Answered by Dr. Jack Stephens

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  Study Shows Dogs Recognize Their Owners' Faces

  March 31st, 2011

  This article courtesy of woofreport.com. Does your dog gaze at you intently while youre eating, his eyes locked on you like nothing else matters in the world? He doesnt want your food, hes memorizing...

• 10 tips for bringing pet families together

  March 31st, 2011

  You met the person of your dreams. You both have dogs. Or he has a cat and you have a dog. You love his pets and he loves yours. The relationship is getting serious. So how do you get the pets to get...

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  Wayne Pacelle and Michael Vick, continued: the reactions (really, Barbara Walters??)

  by Leslie Smith on December 17th, 2010

  Michael Vick wants to get a dog. HSUS president Wayne Pacelle supports him (for the full story, check out yesterday's post). Michael Vick: "I think it would be a big step for me...

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  HSUS President Wayne Pacelle says Michael Vick would make a good dog owner

  by Leslie Smith on December 16th, 2010

  Yesterday, Michael Vick was quoted as saying he'd like to have a dog: "I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process. I think just to have a pet in my...

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  Austrian firefighters disassemble car, save kitten

  by Leslie Smith on July 27th, 2010

  Vienna full of wieners? I think not. Residents in Austrias capital city awoke to the sounds of mewing, only to find a kitten trapped under the hood of a parked car. Witnesses assumed lifting the hood...