Articles filed under Pets and Animals
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Young children with pet dogs seen having fewer social interaction problems than other kids
Jul 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Young children with family dogs were 23 percent less likely to have social interaction problems than children whose households do not have a dog, some recent research suggests.
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Stalking the shoreline: Where to spot great herons and egrets
Jul 28, 2020 6:00 AM - I was very fortunate to grow up on a good-sized muddy lake not far from where I'm sitting. There, I could watch muskrats, catch sunfish, and observe a particular great blue heron on the hunt for fish. This is where my fascination with great blue herons, great egrets and sandhill cranes began. -
New resources for watching birds in DuPage County
Jul 27, 2020 5:56 PM - DuPage Birding Club has introduced three new resources to help people get more out of their birding experience in DuPage County. They include a YouTube Education channel featuring bird identification tips, a series of PDFs describing great places to bird in the region, and an updated checklist of bird abundance in various seasons. More information is available at https://www.dupagebirding.org. -
Therapy laser a pain-free treatment option for your petJul 27, 2020 6:00 AM - The use of therapy lasers is becoming increasing popular in veterinary medicine for good reason. They provide pain-free treatment for a wide variety of conditions.
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Anderson Animal Shelter offers virtual summer camps July 28-31Jul 24, 2020 9:11 PM - Anderson Animal Shelter has added some additional topics and another week of virtual summer camp sessions.
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Save-A-Pet: 4-year-old Celena looks forward to going home with an adoptive family
Jul 23, 2020 5:33 PM - Meet Celena, a 4-year-old, medium-sized dog with gorgeous wavy fur. She is a happy and active, always ready to flash you one of her best smiles. The only question she has is what day her adoptive family is coming in. -
Kids are abuzz with activities to help save bees
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Socializing a puppy prepares him to become a good canine citizen
Jul 20, 2020 6:00 AM - If you have recently added a puppy to your family, you are in for years of love and adventure. To be sure your new puppy grows up to be a happy and well-adjusted dog, time must be invested in his socialization. -
Dogs lend themselves to antiques and collectibles
Jul 17, 2020 6:33 AM - Dog-related antiques and collectibles are as varied in type as they are in market value. -
What cat owners need to know about intestinal parasites
Jul 14, 2020 6:00 AM - Most cats will get intestinal parasites at some time in their lives. Commonly called worms, there are several different types. Here's what pet owners need to know.
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