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Researchers say a dog's communication skills are much like that of a 6 month old. In a first study, scientists have confirmed what dog trainers and owners already know - dogs know from eye contact when we are trying to communicate with them.
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Family owned pet food company Honest Kitchen releases its list of of safe and unsafe food for pet. Turkey and ham are safe food for pets but stuffing and corn pudding are not.
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Tracking the incidence of cat and dog cancers plays an important role toward human cancer prevention and treatment, say veterinary researchers at the University of Missouri. Because cats and dogs share the same living space as humans, potential environmental factors that could cause tumor progression may be identified.
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Does your dog act out by being aggressive, destructive, or reacting excessively to noise? A new study suggests these behaviors may be traced back to when these dogs were puppies and if they were separated from their litters very early in life.
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Scientists were able to teach their dog the names of over 1000 objects, over a period of 3 years. The study authors say the findings show dogs can develop extensive vocabularies and understand words, much like children.
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Before you dish out the food for your dog or cat, check the label. If you are serving up pet food brands sold by Kroger, the product may have been recalled. Brands on the pet food recall list include Pet Pride, Old Yeller, and Kroger Value.
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California Governor vetoes important pet health insurance bill. More pet owners seek alternatives to keep pets healthy.
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It seems that Salmonella contamination is not only a problem for people: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that The Hartz Mountain Corporation has voluntarily recalled 74,800 bags of dog treats that may be tainted with Salmonella. The dog treats, Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs, come in 8-ounce bags and were imported from Brazil.
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If you have arthritis, you know how painful it can be, and you also have many therapy options. Dogs also suffer with arthritis, and a new report from experts at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, offer some new insights into physical therapy for dogs that have arthritis.
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Recently, several varieties of dry dog and cat food from Proctor & Gamble have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. Obviously, you take steps to protect your pet, but did you know that the food also has the potential to infect humans, especially young children?
