Pets and Animals
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There's plenty to consider before adopting a new petMar 23, 2020 6:00 am - No one can deny the allure of a puppy or kitten, but before you are tempted by their adorable faces and delightful antics at an animal shelter, be sure you are ready to ...
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Pay close attention to the needs of your senior felinesMar 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Our middle-aged and senior felines need an extra measure of tender, loving care, complemented by extra veterinary care. As our felines age, we need to be aware of the ag...
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Common human foods - chocolate, onions, grapes - can be toxic to your petsMar 16, 2020 6:00 am - The third week in March has been designated National Pet Poison Prevention Week as an extension of National Poison Prevention Week, first promoted in 1961 by the Nationa...
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What's in a name? When it comes to plants and animals, quite a bitMar 16, 2020 6:00 am - Naming is a human obsession. When we see a thing, we have to know its name. If it doesn't have a name, we have to give it one. We've been naming things for eons, so you'...
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Barrington Animal Hospital to take relocation plan before village boardMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - A controversial plan to relocate Barrington Animal Hospital along Northwest Highway will enter the final stage of the village approval process, after it received positiv...
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Make sure you are prepared when traveling with your dogMar 11, 2020 11:00 pm - Spring break. A time to travel to destinations like Cancun, Mexico, Daytona Beach or Orlando, Florida, for a week or a few days. Or to stay closer to home, traveling by...
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St. Charles, East Dundee canceling St. Patrick's Day events this weekendMar 11, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: The St. Charles and East Dundee parades and events were canceled on Wednesday morning because of coronavirus concerns. This story was written before the d...
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Found with dogs, kennel operator charged with animal cruelty must pay new bailMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Bail was doubled Wednesday for a kennel operator charged with animal cruelty who was caught March 7 with a dog in his car, violating the terms of his bail. Garrett Merca...
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Where are the birds? Many factors can contribute to drop in avian numbersMar 10, 2020 6:00 am - I made a pretty safe prediction in my last column: A bird will surprise you in 2020. It already happened to me, on the day after Valentine's Day. I had just entered my c...
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Cure your cat's boredom with a tower, puzzle or plain paper bagMar 09, 2020 5:00 am - Cats who live their lives indoors are safe from threats like coyotes and cars, but often miss out on activities that keep them in tiptop shape in body and spirit. Left ...