Month: May 2014
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Do “Dog People” Date “Cat People”? Well, It’s Complicated
Dating site Match.com and PetSmart Charities asked people how pets affect their dating choices, and there are indeed some "switch hitters."
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Videos We Love: Eldad Hagar Rescues a Terrified, Hurt Pit Bull
The stray could do only one thing: hide. But the right person found her, and now there's hope.
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Win a Feature-Packed, Stylish ZÜCA Pet Carrier
Ride in style with this smooth-rolling pet carrier. We're giving away one and also providing a code for 25 percent off any carrier in the Pet Collection.
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8 Tips for Maintaining Your Dog’s Dental Health
Tooth brushing isn't the only thing you can do -- here are some other tricks to help maintain good oral hygiene.
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The Dog Thwarted by Tara the Cat Gets Euthanized; Was That the Right Thing to Do?
The video of the cat saving a child sparked an Internet sensation, and despite vocal opposition, the dog was put down. Was there another option?
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Lamb Crunchys Dog Treats Are Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
The voluntary recall by Pet Center Inc. covers treats sold in four states.
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I’m Not a Monster: Group Sheds Light on Vilified Dog Breeds
We talk to founder Imelda Suriato about responsible pet ownership, her Pit Bulls, and the Monster Holiday Drive for shelters in need.
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Retractable Dog Leashes: How to Nearly Kill Yourself in Three Easy Steps
Walking three dogs on retractable leads seemed like a good idea at the time, but my long hair ended up being a casualty -- and a hazard.
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California Is Tops — In Dogs Poisoned by Marijuana
A report from pet insurance company Trupanion ranks the Golden State first in pet pot poisoning.
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Watch This Dog BASE Jump Off a Cliff in a Wingsuit
Dean Potter jumps off cliffs with his dog, and he's done it multiple times -- how crazy is this?
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Dogster Reviews: The P.L.A.Y. Outdoor Dog Bed Collection
Ideal for summer, this sturdy, stylish dog bed can survive the mud and water of the great outdoors.
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Ask a Vet: Does a Dry Nose Mean My Dog Is Sick?
There is a loose correlation between a cold, wet nose and dog health -- but the key word is "loose."
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Videos We Love: 10 Dogs on 10 Treadmills
This long, inspiring video is just the thing to get your butt in gear after the long weekend!
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Using an Aerial Drone to Walk Your Dog: Cool or Just Creepy?
Last week's viral sensation was this video of an aerial drone taking a dog for a walk. Should dog walkers worry about their jobs? Probably not.
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Get to Know the Shiba Inu: The Internet Sensation
His foxy good looks have made him one of the most watched breeds on the Internet -- he's also the dog behind the crazy doge meme.
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Were You a Cat Person Before You Were a Dog Person?
I'm a bone fide cat person -- I even rescued a feral and moved him across the country with me -- but then I met two Corgis named Walli and GusGus.
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Rescued in a Dogfighting Raid, Roo Is Resilient on Three Legs
She was found in horrible condition, but after surgery and even an amputation, Roo is finally in a foster home, waiting for her happily ever after.
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I Worked at a Large Commercial Pet Store, And What they Do to Puppies Will Shock You
Bleach in the drinking water is just the start.
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Will Renaming a Street in San Francisco “Rescue Row” Help Adopt Out More Pets?
Four local rescue groups think so, and the City Council voted to back them up.
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Serendipity: Driver Dumps Dog Right In Front of a Dog Lover’s Home
A surveillance camera captures the heartless act, but Gracie quickly found herself embraced in loving arms.
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Dogster Reviews: We Check out the Marathon Food Puzzle Toy by KONG
Ace sinks his teeth into the Marathon, a food puzzle ball that includes snap-in dog treats.
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5 Reasons to Microchip Your Dog
Saturday, April 4, is "Every Day Is Tag Day," dedicated to reminding people to tag and microchip their dogs. Have you done both yet?
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Yes, It’s Dog Poop — but Is It Also Art?
Dog poop may be one of those things that we never get used to, but in Brooklyn, two artists are having a turf war over gold dog turds.
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Petco and PetSmart to Stop Selling China-Made Treats Linked to Dog Deaths
Finally, retailers are removing jerky treats made in China, which have been responsible for thousands of pet deaths over the years.
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The Real Victim of Tara the Hero Cat’s Story Is the Dog
When a neighbor's dog attacked a four-year-old boy, Tara the cat came to his rescue. Both are fine, but the dog faces euthanasia.
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Is There a Link Between Knee Surgery and Cancer in Dogs?
A veterinary journal looks at development of cancer in dogs who've had a procedure called TPLO; is there a relation, or is it coincidence?
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My Opinion: Fake Service Dogs Are the Lowest Scam of Them All
Few scams are worse than using the desperation of disabled and ill people to sell them a fake service dog.
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Vid We Love: Charcoal the Lab Loves His Bucket More Than ANYTHING
It's one of the great love affairs of our time: a dog and his bucket, set to the tender love song "Eye of the Tiger."
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Can Dogs Really Sniff Out Cancer? A New Study Says Yes
This Sunday, an Italian medical team reported that two dogs had a 98% accuracy rate in detecting urine samples from prostate cancer patients.
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Wait, What? Dogster’s Hometown of S.F. Drops Off the “Best City to Have a Dog” List
We were No. 2 last year, and now we're nowhere to be seen. What the heck, NerdWallet?
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