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Pet Food Company Recalls Dry Food

Today, Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods with “Best If Used By Dates” between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in the United States and ten additional countries. This recall is due to... More >

The sloths of Costa Rica

This has nothing to do with dogs or cats. But the pictures are so cute, we had to include it. ESTRELLA RIVER, Costa Rica — Nimble and quick they are not. But there is something absolutely captivating about those big fur balls that appear too sleepy to budge from their home high up in the tree branches — barring weekly visits to the rest room down... More >

Blown-away Chihuahua

Tinker Bell has been reunited with her owners after a 70-mph gust of wind picked up the six-pound Chihuahua and tossed her out of sight. Dorothy and Lavern Utley credit a pet psychic for guiding them on Monday to a wooded area nearly a mile from where 8-month-old Tinker Bell had been last seen. The brown long-haired dog was dirty and hungry but otherwise... More >

$1000 Dog Fines

This is so silly. There are more important things in life then punish dog owners. From the Baltimore Sun There’s an update about the new $1,000 fines for pet owners who have their dogs off leash or fail to clean up after them: City Councilman James B. Kraft, along with co-sponsors Edward Reisinger, William H. Cole IV and Robert Curran, are expected... More >

Obama Dog - Rescue?

The Obama family now has a new dog. The question remains if it was rescued or was it from a breeder. Judging from our polls, we know the majority want the president to have a rescue. Here is a write up from AP news. Is Bo a rescued dog or not? Did President Obama keep or break a campaign promise in picking the purebred as the family’s new pet? The... More >

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Pet Health And Tips

Puppy Safety: When Decorations Kill

A puppy’s approach to the world, outside the box he was born in, is quite simply, to eat it! This includes shoes, toys, sofa cushions, and just about anything else he can put into his mouth. If the object is too big to fit, the puppy will whittle it down to size with his pin-like baby teeth and make it fit. While this imp-like behavior is destructive,... More >

Neutering Your Dog: It’s Only A Matter Of Time

The first Humane Society was founded in England in 1824. The first in the United States, organized in New York by Henry Bergh and chartered by the state legislature in 1866, was the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). It is limited to that state only, and, though there is no national organization, there are about 600 similar... More >

How To Find The Most Reliable & Trusting Pet Sitter Service

Locating a reliable pet sitter to watch over your dog shouldn’t be too hard to find because there are many college students and other dog enthusiasts who are passionate about animals and enjoy pet sitting as a part-time job. There are even full time companies in communities where dog watching is in high demand. If you are new to hiring someone... More >

Flea Fighting Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know

Fleas are like small vampires that literally suck the blood out of your dog. Not only do they live by draining his blood and cause severe irritation, if they are eaten by your dog or puppy then they can cause internal worms. Obviously these little creatures are a menace and should be kept under control at all times. If you are unsure whether your dog... More >

When It Comes To Exercising Your Dog, How Much Is Needed?

I see many overweight dogs at the dog park. So even though you take your dog out - then still need some form of exercise. In humans, the importance of exercise has been proven time and again. But what about our canine friends? Is it enough to just feed them properly and give them occasional walks? What are the benefits of exercise to dogs? All dogs... More >

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Recent Pet And Animal News From the internet

Explore Independence Day

For younger children, describe July Fourth as the nation’s birthday, said Mary Eames Ucci, education director of the Wellesley College Child Study Center. Tell them the parade, fireworks and hot dogs are for the celebration. “As children get older, they can begin to understand what independence means,” she said. Read full story >  Read More →

Man challenges Federal Express in marijuana case

A lawsuit alleging Federal Express Corp. employees knowingly loaded 800 pounds of marijuana onto a truck may be moved to federal court in Brownsville. A Nueces County man’s lawsuit against the company could be moved to federal court if plaintiff Reynaldo Garza does not contest the action, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Garza alleges... Go to site >

Police dogs die in hot parked car

Two police dogs have died after over-heating in a parked car. An investigation was launched after the dogs were found in a car outside Nottinghamshire Police’s headquarters. Assistant chief constable Peter Davies told the BBC: “This is a tragic incident and we value the important work our police dogs carry out on a daily basis. Read full... Go to site >

Bravo seeks to go beyond ‘bloke TV’ content

The channel behind Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men and Dog the Bounty Hunter is close to commissioning its first purely factual entertainment format since ordering Brits Behind Bars two years ago and Clarke said he was looking for more formatted shows. “Bravo is only 55%-60% male and you can’t alienate women,” he said. “But... Go to site >

Theatre Royal Autumn season unveiled

THE Theatre Royal has revealed a top line-up of shows for the autumn. A cult comedy classic, pop chart toppers and an internationally renowned dance group will all be treading the boards when the new season begins in September. After a sensational summer with top shows including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Evita and with comedy from funny-man Bill... Go to site >