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Ask the Vet: Celebrate Easter With Chocolate Bunny, Not Live One

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Q: I'm thinking of surprising my 6-year-old niece with a rabbit on Easter. The pet store sells bunnies of various sizes and ear styles. Is one type of rabbit healthier or friendlier than the others?

A: My first pet joined our family when I was younger than your niece, and I got my first rabbit at about your niece's age, but I don't recommend ...Read more

WATCH: Dog digging in Florida yard unearths decades-old military bomb

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(UPI) A dog digging in her owner's Florida yard unearthed something far more surprising -- and dangerous -- than a bone: a decades-old military bomb.

Mathew Sims of Jacksonville said his dog, Baby, was playing in his yard when she unearthed a metallic object next to his garage.

"You couldn't tell what it was until you started pulling it up," ...Read more

My Pet World: Helping a skittish dog go for a walk – and safety during the solar eclipse

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Dear Cathy,

My five-year-old female golden retriever is afraid to go for walks. She will walk with me within the confines of my development, but as soon as I head out toward a main road, she stops and won't budge.

She has always been a bit skittish and afraid of little things. She also refuses if someone other than me tries to take her for a ...Read more

Your dog can understand what you say better than you think, new study shows

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Our dogs understand us better than they've been given credit for — and scientists say they have the brain wave evidence to prove it.

By placing electrodes on the heads of 18 pet dogs, researchers found striking evidence that the animals did not merely recognize the patterns of sound that come out of their owners' mouths, they actually ...Read more

Spring cleaning tips for you and your pup

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It’s that time of year! Spring is here and that means spring cleaning.

To ensure that you and your pup are ready for the new season, the American Kennel Club offers the following spring cleaning tips:

Groom your dog. Shedding can increase drastically in the spring because dogs lose their winter coats. Regular brushing can help control ...Read more

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When owners need addiction treatment, this group makes sure their animals stay safe

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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When Laura Helvey met Catherine Gabbard in her yard in the summer of 2023, she was sitting on the ground next to her dog, Bossy, crying.

Gabbard was about to disregard her court orders to go to addiction treatment for one simple reason: she couldn’t leave Bossy behind. Gabbard was packed and ready to run into the woods with ...Read more

Dog rescued after getting stuck overnight in Florida mangroves

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(UPI) Firefighters in Florida said a 13-year-old dog was rescued after spending the night struck in mangroves.

The St. Lucie County Fire District said the pointer mix, named Darcey, went missing Wednesday near Walton Rocks Beach.

Firefighters discovered early Thursday morning that Darcey was stuck in nearby mangroves.

"Darcey was located and ...Read more

Dog with head stuck in tire rim rescued by New Jersey firefighters

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(UPI) First responders in New Jersey came to the rescue of a curious dog who poked her head through the rim of a discarded tire and became stuck.

The Franklinville Volunteer Fire Department said crews responded alongside the Franklin Township Police Department when a dog named Daisy ended up with her head stuck through the rim of a tire at home...Read more

Ask the Vet: Flat-Faced Breeds Prone to Health Problems

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Q: My dog Hugo is the cutest, most lovable French bulldog I know. When I submitted a photo of him to a calendar contest, they refused to accept it because he is a brachycephalic dog, and they consider it inhumane to promote unhealthy dogs. I hope you can explain their discriminatory position, because I am mystified.

A: Brachycephalic dogs have ...Read more

My Pet World: Addressing canine boredom and destructive behavior

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Dear Cathy,

I live with my sister Renee, who has a 12-year-old male Shih Tzu named Blair. He was used for breeding (not in a puppy mill), and Renee rescued him. Blair was very well trained when he came to us. He is extremely smart and sweet.

Renee likes to use her laptop a lot, and every time she starts using it, Blair gets upset and starts ...Read more

WATCH: Dog chases raccoon into Alabama cave, gets stuck

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(UPI) Volunteer rescuers in Alabama came to the assistance of a dog who chased a raccoon into a cave and became stuck.

The Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit, a volunteer cave rescue team, said its members assisted the Swearengin Fire Department and Marshall County 911 in the rescue of the dog trapped in a cave.

"There had been efforts to rescue the ...Read more

Poison prevention for pets: tips for avoiding common toxins

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National Poison Prevention Week was established to raise awareness, reduce unintentional poisonings, and promote poison prevention. These safety goals apply to adults, children, and pets. Many of us know that household cleaners and garden chemicals are toxic, but it’s important to realize that everyday items such as medications, certain ...Read more

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Woman flees police chase in Venice Beach, drives into ocean with two dogs

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A dramatic police chase ended in the ocean late Saturday night after a woman, with two dogs in the backseat, drove her car straight into the waves just south of the Venice pier.

About 11:21 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers attempted to pull over a silver BMW X3 for speeding along the 10 Freeway near Temple City Boulevard. The driver, ...Read more

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Presence of parasite that's deadly for dogs now confirmed in California: Signs to watch for

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LOS ANGELES — For five years, an elusive tormentor of animals hid from authorities in east Riverside County as 10 dogs were injured and another killed.

The victims hailed from Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties, while the suspect maintained a strong alibi: It had never visited California.

It took authorities years to discover the one...Read more

Ask the Vet: Toxic Mushrooms Resemble Harmless Varieties

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Q: We've had a lot of rain this year, and our yard is filled with a variety of mushrooms. How can we identify those that could poison our dogs, and how will we know if our dogs ate them?

A: Animal poison control specialists are receiving twice as many calls about mushroom poisoning this year as last. That's frightening because toxic mushrooms ...Read more

Georgia woman's cat found a mile from home after 7 years

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(UPI) A Georgia woman's cat was missing for 7 years before being found living with a colony of strays about a mile from home.

Liz Gillespie said her lynx point Siamese mix, named for basketball star Kevin Durant, went missing from her Rock Spring home about 7 years ago.

"I live next door to 30 acres and woods. And so I just kind of assumed ...Read more

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Review: A new canine cycles into our hearts in 'Arthur the King'

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Move over Messi — there’s a new canine thespian in town. Ukai, the Australian shepherd/border collie/bouvier mix who stars opposite Mark Wahlberg in the new film “Arthur the King,” undertakes a performance that is more physically rigorous, if not dramatically suspenseful, than the one delivered by the French border collie who appeared in...Read more

WATCH: Dog rescued from old underground grain storage bin

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(UPI) A wayward dog was reunited with her owner in Utah after falling into an old grain storage area filled with garbage and about a foot of water.

Weber County Animal Services said employees at Cache Commodities heard whining coming from a building that isn't used anymore, but they were unable to locate the source.

Animal services officials ...Read more

My Pet World: Look for indestructible toys and beds during your dog’s teething phase

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Dear Cathy,

We adopted our now 10-month-old pit mix from a shelter in Texas when she was four months old. She is the sweetest girl, incredibly smart, but with a lot of energy. Someone is almost always home, so she's rarely crated during the day and has a large, gated area of the house to roam freely. Additionally, she's walked multiple times a ...Read more

Stray dog boards commuter train in British Columbia

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(UPI) A British Columbia animal shelter said a stray dog was brought in after taking a solo ride on a commuter train.

New Westminster Animal Services said the dog was found unattended aboard a train at Sapperton Skytrain Station and is believed to have boarded at New Westminster Station.

Skytrain attendants captured the Boston Terrier and ...Read more