Pets and Animals
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Uptick in canine distemper cases in raccoons could put dogs at riskMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - An increase in confirmed cases of canine distemper in raccoons has Cook County Animal and Rabies Control warning pet owners to protect their pets from the distemper viru...
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Spring on the Chicago FlywayMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - Learn about migrating birds Thursday, March 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. In spring, millions ...
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Some seek alternatives to pets' post-surgery 'cone of shame'Mar 10, 2016 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Call it the cone of shame. Radar dish. Elizabethan collar. Whatever the name, pets seem to hate the stiff, lampshade-like piece of plastic that vets often ...
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Images: #TBT Gallery looks back at suburban animalsMar 10, 2016 12:00 am - People and their pets, and various animal shows in the Northwest suburbs through the years is the theme for today's #TBT Gallery. Boys playing with a pet dog in Roselle...
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Do your homework before boarding your dogMar 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Spring break is coming, which means making plans for travel. Unless you're lucky enough to take your dog with you, you have to make plans for someone to take care of him...
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Some seek alternatives to pets' post-surgery 'cone of shame'
Mar 09, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Call it the cone of shame. Radar dish. Elizabethan collar. Whatever the name, pets seem to hate the stiff, lampshade-like piece of plastic that vets o...
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Chance to spot owl lures birders to Minnesota in FebruaryMar 07, 2016 12:00 am - It started during a local bird walk, when conversation somehow shifted to Minnesota and the Sax-Zim Bog Winter Birding Festival. We dreamed out loud of the birds we migh...
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Why we love dogs and cats but not bats or ratsMar 04, 2016 4:54 am - Why do we adore hamsters but abhor rats? Cuddle kittens but curse raccoons? Pay to keep birds inside and bats outside? A big reason, say researchers, has to do with our ...
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K-9 who bit Elk Grove police handler could return to serviceMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Were you worried about what would happen to the Elk Grove Village police dog who bit his handler and had to be Tasered? Despite the attack, the 3-year-old Belgian Malino...
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Understand your cat's personality before having houseguestsMar 02, 2016 10:00 pm - Having friends and family over for lengthy visits or a weekend stay can become a challenge if your guests are allergic or just do not bond with felines because of lack o...