Pets and Animals
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Five mosquito myths (no, they can't transmit COVID-19)Jul 06, 2020 5:30 am - Good news: Mosquitoes do not transmit the COVID-19 virus. Bad news: Mosquitoes remain an active annoyance. The buzzy biters are busy during these warm summer months, es...
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Beware of common plants that can poison your dogJul 06, 2020 1:00 am - Plants are often chosen based on their beauty and garden performance, but pet owners should also add "poisonous to dogs" on their list of attributes to consider before h...
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Aurora toddler killed by dog during July 4 partyJul 06, 2020 1:00 am - An Aurora toddler was attacked and killed by at least dog while in a playpen during a holiday party in Joliet, police said Monday. The 17-month-old girl had bite marks "...
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Foal of charm: Danada Equestrian Center welcomes new addition DukeJul 02, 2020 1:00 am - As quickly as he came into the world, he's won the affection of his attentive mother and their caretakers. The lanky spitfire likes to canter, sunbathe and nibble on his...
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Keep your dog hydrated during hot summerJul 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Several years ago, my dog, Kasey got a red nylon collapsible water bowl as a gift for his birthday. Cute gift, I thought. But the more I used it, the more I liked it. I...
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Dog magazine sues Batavia firm over March 'coconut oil' newsletterJul 01, 2020 1:00 am - Canadian-based magazine Dogs Naturally has sued the Batavia firm CocoTherapy for libel, arguing a March 2020 newsletter article contained defamatory statements that Dogs...
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How to ease your dog's fear of thunderstorms, fireworksJun 29, 2020 6:00 am - It is heartbreaking for a pet parent when you dog is afraid of thunderstorms. A normally happy, well-behaved dog can turn into an anxious, panting, pacing, hiding and wh...
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Unlike other birds, the American goldfinch builds its nests in summerJun 29, 2020 6:00 am - Goldfinches didn't get the nesting memo. The other birds did. They know to build their nests and start laying eggs in spring. The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) wai...
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No confirmation of Glenview gator so far, but officials keeping a watchful eyeJun 29, 2020 1:00 am - Glenview natural resources employees continue to monitor a village lake on the chance an alligator is lurking within its placid waters, as reported last week by a Mount ...
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Protect your pets during warm weatherJun 28, 2020 11:00 pm - Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the warm summer months. The dep...