Pets in Focus

Current Poll

After the tragic death of a killer whale trainer, SeaWorld is continuing shows without in-water interaction. What do you think they should do in the future?

  • Remove the whale responsible for the attack from all shows (50%, 6 Votes)
  • Find new ways to showcase the trainer/whale connection (50%, 6 Votes)
  • Resume "business as usual" after a thorough investigation (8%, 1 Votes)
  • Stop all in-water interaction with the whales (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 12

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Polls Archive

Swine Flu Toll Includes Pets

Associated Press — This Dec. 1 photo shows pet dogs wearing masks after local media reported that two dogs were infected with H1N1 flu virus in Beijing.

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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Tips for Traveling with Pets

Jack Hanna offers some tips for traveling with pets.

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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Pop Culture Behind Chihuahua Crisis

Associated Press   -  An adopted Chihuahua, James Bond, rests his head Dec. 9 at the Animal Control and Care center in San Francisco. California has more Chihuahuas than it can handle.

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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Holiday And Winter Hazards

Be careful of holiday and winter hazards like ribbons, batteries, mistletoe and ice melt.

(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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First Dog Has His Own Stocking

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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