Saturday, November 21, 2009

pets

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe

Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say more >>

Is Your Ferret Sneezing? Pet Catches H1N1 Flu

Also in flu news: FDA and FTC crack down on bogus swine flu vaccines and cures. more >>

Dogs Helping to Advance Cancer Research

Treatment for canine tumors may yield insight into therapies for people, researchers say more >>

Separation Anxiety, Canine-Style

Back-to-school season can be a tough adjustment for the family dog more >>

'Man's Best Friend' First Befriended in China

Domestic canines may trace their roots back 16,000 years, researchers say more >>

Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal

These trained canines alert owners to warning signs of PTSD, experts say more >>

Scientists Make Sweet Monkey Music

Primates respond to tunes based on their calls more >>

Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog's Coat

Findings could have implications for study of human genetics and disease more >>

Tax Cuts for Pet Owners!

GOP Congressman McCotter's barking up the right tree. more >>

From Pet to Marriage Insurance: Good Deals?

Exotic insurance offers often aren't worth the price. more >>

10 Best Places to Live for Pet Lovers

Green spaces and good weather make pets—and their owners—happy. more >>

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a…Bird on a Plane?

Send Fido across the country in a bona fide plane for pets. more >>

Building Fido's Family Tree

Dogs and 2-Year-Olds on Same Mental Plane

Research shows canines can count, learn words more >>

Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs

Dachshunds, corgis and others may trace their height to an evolutionary event more >>

Babies Can Comprehend 'Canine' Language

They matched type of bark with right canine expression, researcher says more >>

Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets

Help prevent illness from handling animals more >>

Cats Purrfect at Getting Needs Met, Study Shows

'Cry embedded in a purr' exploits human psyche, researchers say more >>

Health Buzz: Dogs May Spread MRSA and Other Health News

Making snacks part of a healthful diet, and keeping kids out of the ER this "trauma season" more >>

A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA

Resistant staph bacteria is being transmitted between animals and humans, study finds more >>

Florida 18-Year-Old Jailed for Trail of Dead Cats

Thepet-abuse, mass-murder connection. more >>

Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog

Those who do are apt to exercise (and enjoy it) more, experts say more >>

Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs

Scientists may be able to prevent heredity disorder in Golden Retrievers more >>

Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet

Thinking ahead about the animal's and family's needs is key, expert says more >>

The Humane Society Should Watch Out for NFL Star Michael Vick

The Humane Society thinks otherwise. They're wrong. more >>

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