Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at
3:56 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A handful of pets have been sickened with swine flu in recent weeks, but here are doctors’ orders: Wash your hands and don’t panic.
The virus, also known as H1N1, has been diagnosed in only a few cats and ferrets since it emerged in April. Veterinarians say they don’t know if [...]
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 at
11:33 am

by Jack Hanna
(NAPSA) — The next time you’re planning a vacation, one challenge may be what to do with family pets. Here’s a simple solution: take them along. These 11 tips can help everyone have a fun, safe vacation:
Preparing for Your Trip
• Start small. Do a few day trips first. Next, try an overnight trip-even [...]
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Monday, December 14th, 2009 at
10:23 am

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has more Chihuahuas than it can handle, and it has Hollywood to blame.
There are so many Chihuahuas at shelters in Oakland, they have started shipping the dogs out of state, said Megan Webb, director of Oakland Animal Services. They have sent about 100 to Washington, Oregon and Arizona, she said, [...]
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Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at
11:28 am

(NAPSA) — The winter holidays are fun times for the family but can be hazardous for pets. These tips from North Shore Animal League America will help keep them safe:
1. Christmas Trees — Christmas trees bring holiday cheer but potential hazards for pets. Tree water may contain fertilizer and bacteria that, if ingested, can upset [...]
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at
1:10 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bo, the White House dog, has his very own Christmas stocking.
First lady Michelle Obama made the revelation in an interview with Oprah Winfrey for her “Christmas at the White House” special, scheduled to air Sunday night on ABC. Winfrey’s company, Harpo Productions, released excerpts of the interview on Friday.
Asked which members of [...]
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