Pets and Animals
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Dentist teaches cops basics of oral care for police dogsNov 16, 2017 12:00 am - Most cops clean their guns. These cops clean their gums. Their police dog's gums, that is. Roughly 30 area officers learned the basics of oral care for their working po...
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Vegetables are a great addition to your feline's treatsNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - The colors of fall can both awe and inspire. They are contrasting and vibrant, as are the healthy treats I will be suggesting for our felines. I suggest low calorie trea...
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Constable: Is there an ethical way to get a mouse out of your house?Nov 15, 2017 12:00 am - Titled, "The arsenal," Karey Ross's Facebook post of various mouse traps took an unexpectedly dark turn. "Imagine your death," a man responded. "Would you want your neck...
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Hero Dogs program enlists pups to help those who served
Nov 11, 2017 6:30 am - A new school year has started. No, not yours. We're talking about the newest class in the Hero Dogs training program. These special pups were handpicked before they wer...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsNov 10, 2017 8:00 am - Animal house: Meet and greet local rescue animals, plus see coldblooded creatures, raptors, caged birds and magic acts, and browse more than 100 pet-related companie...
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Coyote kills 1 dog, injures another canine in PalatineNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - One dog was killed and another injured in a coyote attack that happened while the canines were unattended in the backyard of a home near Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Pala...
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Jackson Galaxy the TV cat guy is out with a new book
Nov 09, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jackson Galaxy the cat fixer of Animal Planet fame is out with a new book that urges humans to meet their felines halfway. The host of "My Cat from Hell"...
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Coyotes sighted in Prospect Heights; city offers safety tipsNov 09, 2017 12:00 am - Add Prospect Heights to the list of suburban towns getting frequent visits from coyotes. The city is notifying residents that the wild animals have been sighted recentl...
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How to respond to emergencies experienced by our petsNov 08, 2017 10:00 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 ...
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Think about your pets when buying, selling a house