4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 25, 2014

If you are honest, you probably have to admit that on at least one or two occasions, you found yourself wishing your dog could speak. It is believed that this device may have the ability to translate the thoughts of your puppy or dog into English words that you can easily understand.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Enrolled pets receive lifetime coverage for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if they get sick or are injured, with no incident, annual or lifetime limit. I love dog parks. For me, they are a great way to exercise and socialize my energetic dog that lives in a small apartment with no yard. Unhealthy Dogs.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 15, 2010

There is a great new book called Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats , featuring photographs of both dogs and cats. In reality, this is a book for the dog (and cat) lover! It’s not only humorous, but informational too, including some fun facts about both dogs and cats. Dogs are social. Dogs match up to people.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 25, 2009

Just like parents seeking quality care for their children while they work or travel, dog owners face the same dilemma. There is plenty of open space, which gives your dog the opportunity to interact with other dogs, while running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy. Confused about Dog Day Care?

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Have you ever wondered where the dogs in the Michael Vick case are now? From the very start, even though I knew the outcome in small part, it was so interesting to read about the behind the scenes efforts during the case, after the dogs were seized, and of course to present day when so many dogs are still trying to become healthy and happy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 23, 2012

There are a number of ways you can clean your dog’s teeth, including dental bones, sprays, teeth brushing and professional cleaning. Dog teeth cleaning is something that is often overlooked, which can lead to teeth and oral problems for your dog. Oral care is just as important for a dog as grooming his fur or clipping his nails.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

There are many stories at Dunrovin – rescued horses, challenging dogs, miniature donkeys with flamboyant personalities – but two of the stars are a pair of Osprey s dubbed Ozzie and Harriet. Recently I started working with Dunrovin Ranch, a local guest ranch, on their web project Days at Dunrovin.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2012

A woman walking her dog discovered the owl and alerted the farmer, who called a local wildlife hotline. Normally it might not be a problem, but last October a farmer in upstate New York spread it on an apple tree so thickly that the product slid down the branches and pooled in the tree’s crotch.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 30, 2011

With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle. 1) What is the dog’s temperament? Make a mental note of the dog’s reaction to touch and sounds.

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Seriously though, we were walking our dog at the local park when out of the blue she said (and she is not into birding at all) “ You know what would be great. Did you know that my wife actually invented the binocular spotting scope? I lack proof of this but she did, honestly. As a scout would say “On my honour it is so”. and Aaaah’s!

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2012

” It was half in the gravel and very exposed to the numerous people and dogs who use the trail daily. She also told me that it isn’t legal for wildlife rehabilitators in Montana to do anything with bats except turn them straight over for testing anyway, which made me feel like a bit less of a heel.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2011

Office Life – 8 Reasons Why Bringing Your Dog To Work Is A Good Idea. Dogs, cats and other animals are great stress reducers and they give out unconditional love. A large number of corporations and businesses in California, especially, have taken up the approach of “take your dog to work&# day or week.

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Critter News

JUNE 29, 2009

PETA was trying to get the information to find out why the university is buying cats and dogs from a West Texas animal shelter for university training or research. The university also purchased dogs from the shelter up until 2007, Carruth said. I bet there's probably some ugly stuff in those records.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. See a video on how dogs think like us.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

November was National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, were you aware that just like humans, dogs and cats can also get diabetes? In fact, one in 200 cats and one in 500 dogs has diabetes. Diabetes in Dogs – Testing and Monitoring. Diabetes in Cats – Testing and Monitoring. Excessive Thirst. Increased Urination.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility. Their investigations produce results. From the PR Newswire.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The mini-pig, darling of celebrities’ handbags, may have had its bacon Sunday after the EU earmarked it as the laboratory test animal of the future. A research project into the feasibility of using miniature pigs in laboratories concluded they are better suited for testing toxins, drugs and chemicals than dogs and monkeys.

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Critter News

JUNE 14, 2010

Malaysia is considering shutting down a controversial British-funded animal testing lab if there is evidence of cruelty there, the goverment's top veterinary official said on Sunday. If animal testing cannot be conducted in the United States or Europe, I see no reason why they should be allowed here," Abdul Aziz was quoted as saying.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2016

I tested it in windy lakefront conditions, nighttime chills, and even light precipitation. In fact, on one occasion when I found myself taking my dog out in the middle of the night for some urgent tree-sniffing, I just kept my hands in my pockets and could barely tell that I’d forgotten to wear gloves at all.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 18, 2009

In the unending quest to find a kindred animal rights soul amongst my current friends, I ventured into animal testing territory with three friends over lunch this week (two guys and a woman). Most of their testing is repetitive, useless, and/or designed to create clones of drugs whose patents are about to run out.

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Critter News

JUNE 25, 2009

Unwanted farm dogs are another source. In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research. None of the animal shelters contacted by the Herald Sun have come across ex-research dogs in need of a home. The selling of dogs from the pound for this purpose is morally wrong. From the Herald Sun.

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Critter News

JUNE 24, 2010

MALAYSIA will not shut down a controversial British-funded animal testing lab after investigations showed that the animals were not exposed to torture, a senior official said on Thursday. The lab, which is run by the Britain-based Alpha Biologics, uses monkeys, dogs, rodents and rabbits for toxicology testing. From Straits Time.

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Critter News

JULY 24, 2009

In or about March 2003, PEACE, after consulting with VICK about the losing female pit bull's condition, executed the losing dog by wetting the dog down with water and electrocuting the animal. And then there's this: 83.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

She’s a lover of all things geek and is happiest when cuddling with her dogs and catching up on the latest Marvel movies. In a recent study , a team of French researchers set out to test whether a drone’s color, speed, and angle of approach affected different groups of birds. This is Liz’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 26, 2011

petMD and Hill’s Science Diet are putting owners to the test with a new online dog nutrition quiz. October is almost over, but good nutrition for your dog is important for a lifetime! In celebration of National Pet Wellness Month (Oct.), I took the quiz and was surprised to learn something new! What are you waiting for?

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Dog Tested. Dog Approved.™ Will you be tuning in? We have already been getting our special treats ready! This post is sponsored by Subaru. ™ campaign. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Critter News

MAY 19, 2009

Yes, that's just what the NFL needs is a man who, according to his indictment : In or about April 2007 Peace, Phillips and Vick executed approximately 8 dogs that did not perform well in testing sessions at 1915 Moonlight Road by various methods, including hanging, drowning and slamming at least one dog's body to the ground.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 25, 2009

The worlds’ first transgenic dog, Ruppy (short for Ruby Puppy), produces a fluorescent protein that glows red under ultraviolet light. Ruppy and four other beagles are the first dogs to glow, though the experiment has taken place in other animals. Lee was also part of a team that created the first cloned dog, Snuppy, in 2005.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In this week’s podcast ending February 13, 2010: **Britain’s Ministry of Defense defends its use of pigs as subjects in explosives testing; **an elephant expert argues for the closing of the elephant exhibit at the Toronto Zoo; **the State of Hawaii seeks to toughen penalties for dog fighting; **Animal rights groups protest the Canadian seal hunt in (..)

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 6, 2011

What causes food sensitivity in dogs and how can you treat it? It might surprise you to learn that according to the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association approximately 10% to %15 of dogs are prone to developing food allergies or food intolerance before they reach the age of 4. Hot spots also chewing on paws or other areas.

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Animal Person

JULY 21, 2010

I somehow became the non-vet, go-to person regarding dogs and diabetes, I suppose due to my frequent blogging about Violet Rays (left), my greyhound who has been through diabetes, blindness (then cataract replacement), glaucoma and retina detachment. My experience, because I test frequently, was relatively uneventful.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

to investigate the abuse of over 100 dogs by an animal hoarder in Michigan. ALDF offers grants for necropsies, DNA testing, and other forensic support nationwide to ensure that local law enforcement is able to collect the necessary evidence to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in cases of criminal animal abuse.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

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Critter News

JULY 11, 2009

An AVMA resolution was quietly killed this afternoon that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing and education. From Veterinary News.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 21, 2012

Lick granuloma is a serious skin problem in dogs and occurs when dogs continuously lick a certain area, which then becomes inflamed and sore. Lick granuloma is a vicious cycle as constant licking of the skin creates irritation and pain which then causes more licking and dog scratching. Hot spots can also lead to lick granuloma.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Dogs are safe. According to theASPCA dogs have little chance of contracting swine flu. Although it was previously believed that cats were also safe, a cat in Iowa has now tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Experts are continuously keeping an eye on the situation for any changes. Cats should be monitored.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Well, you can now put your cuteness to the test on Cuteness.com ! You can make a profile for your dog, your bunny, your fish, or even your iguana if you want too! You can also chat with other pets at the Dog Park, rate all kinds of pet products, and buy products recommended by the community.

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