Pets and Animals
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Trimming felines' claws is important to overall healthApr 05, 2017 11:00 pm - I have tried to address the "how to" of feline claw trimming in the past. Just the mere task of learning the technique is fraught with frustration. So much so, that many...
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Elk Grove's Doggy Egg Hunt offers new level of networkingApr 01, 2017 1:00 am - Nothing separates 30 dogs from their treats, even if they have to work for them. A dog agility course and a relay race were necessary evils for about an hour before the ...
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Heartworms are agonizing to treat, easy to preventMar 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Spring is in the air. Cool weather and fog may be in the forecast, but the weatherman promises warmer weather. Warmer weather means mosquitoes and mosquitoes mean heartw...
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Dig deeper before mocking 'crazy' pet parentsMar 24, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK - It's easy to jump directly to "crazy cat lady" or poke fun at "stay-at-home dog moms" when describing intense relationships between humans and their pets. But...
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You can train your cat to use the toilet. Just don't expect it to flush.Mar 23, 2017 6:00 am - The apartment Daniel Freudberg shares with his girlfriend has two bathrooms. One is used by the couple and visitors. The other is used by their 7-month-old kitten, Kal, ...
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Arlington Heights police dog retiresMar 23, 2017 1:00 am - Arlington Heights' first police dog in years is retiring after almost a decade on the force, though her retirement is bittersweet. Layka, a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois,...
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Keep felines stimulated by having them hunt for foodMar 22, 2017 11:00 pm - My felines have so many toys to stimulate their "pounce drive" and activity level to keep them fit, I am convinced the stockpile could be sold to a secondhand store for ...
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Nine rare Irish puppies born just in time for St. Patrick's DayMar 17, 2017 5:00 am - About seven years ago, Theresa Nesbitt traveled to Ireland never expecting to fall in love. But that's what happened when a Glen of Imaal terrier, a rare Irish breed, ca...
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Pet expo begins at Arlington ParkMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - The 25th annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo opened Friday and runs through Sunday at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights. Exposition highlights include demonstrations by...
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Dock Dogs event in jeopardyMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - Libertyville officials say the annual Dog Days of Summer could be canceled because of a lack of sponsorship. The event held in July brings thousands of visitors, with t...