Pets and Animals
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Studies show term 'smarty-cat' is a real thing for felinesApr 10, 2019 1:00 am - As feline enthusiasts, we get the term “smarty-cat,” because we see firsthand feline repetitive learned behavior. Wikipedia defines “cat intelligence” as “the capacity o...
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Dundee Animal Hospital promotes National Pet Week with poster contest, week-long celebration, and non-profit pet fundraiserApr 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Dundee Animal Hospital invites the community to join in a weeklong celebration of their furry, feathery and scaly friends in honor of National Pet Week. Established by t...
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Man charged with cruelty, abandonment of pet fish
Apr 04, 2019 7:00 am - WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man has been charged with abandoning a pet fish that authorities say he left behind without food when he was evicted. News outle...
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From medications to toys, it's time to spring clean pets
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Forget kibbles: U.S. sales of fresh pet food are soaring
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Learn how to handle emergencies involving your petApr 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Now that was scary. My dog, Kasey, was choking. He was eating his dinner and stopped. His body got stiff. He lifted his head and stood absolutely silent. After several l...
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'Ninja' kangaroo rats kick snakes in the head faster than you can blink. The videos are 'epic.'
Mar 29, 2019 1:00 am - A wide-eyed kangaroo rat sits hunched in darkness among sparse tufts of desert plant life. But the diminutive rodent isn't alone in the Arizona desert. Just inches away,...
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Ways the Community Can Get Involved in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals MonthMar 27, 2019 11:00 pm - April kicks off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, an observance dedicated to the wellbeing of animals. As a company committed to helping people live happier and sa...
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Midtown Athletic Club donates to Barb's Precious RescueMar 26, 2019 11:00 pm - Barb's Precious Rescue in Palatine would like to express their appreciation to Cyndi Poitra and the kids at Midtown Athletic Club Childcare for their support of the resc...
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Preparation key to help felines adapt to household guestsMar 26, 2019 11:00 pm - Having friends and family over for lengthy visits or a weekend stay can become a challenge if your guests are allergic or don't bond with felines. Personally, I make it ...