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Dogs have long had special standing in the medical world. Trained to see for the blind, hear for the deaf and move for the immobilized, dogs have become indispensable companions for people with disabilities.
The NY Times is running a story about how dogs may contribute to better health. I think most pet owners would agree, [...]

A 66-year-old veterinarian with a murder conspiracy conviction now faces an animal abuse charge in southeast Missouri.
Forty-five dogs, a cat and 2 cockatiels were seized last week from Jonathan Wilson’s home in Kennett.
Ok, this story is just crazy. A vet is mis-treating animals? On top of that, he’s got a murder conspiracy conviction? Authorities seized [...]

Veterinary Pet Insurance, the nation’s largest pet insurer, saw its corporate accounts balloon from 15 to 1,600 in the past six years. About 15 percent of Veterinary Pet Insurance’s policies, or about 50,000, now come from its corporate accounts.
More and more employers are offering pet health insurance these days because they have realized that most [...]

What would a dog say if it could talk? “Stranger”, “fight”, “walk”, “alone”, “ball” and “play”, according to scientists who have developed a computer programme to translate dog barks.
The special programme analysed more than 6,000 barks from 14 Hungarian sheepdogs in six different situations.
The software is designed to recognize different dog barks to identify [...]

Kitty Wigs offers a variety of wigs for you feline friends proving that humans aren’t the only ones trying to cover up a bald spot! -^^-
These wigs are actually just cosmetic accessories for the fashion conscious kitty. With 4 colors to choose from your cat can have one to match every mood or fur [...]

In 2001, when it became apparent that animal cloning may become a commercial venture to help improve the quality of herds, FDA requested livestock producers and researchers to keep food from animal clones or their offspring out of the food supply. Since then, FDA has conducted an intensive evaluation that included examining the safety of [...]

There have been studies on the healing benefits of music on humans and even studies on how music effects plans. Now researchers are testing the healing properties of music on our furry friends. This would fall in the “alternative medicine” category, but good music certainly can’t hurt, and if it helps, why not try it?
The [...]

For the pet owner who loves modern design… Michael Young’s Sak Pet’s Bed will certainly brighten up any room and be a wonderful treat for your cat or dog. This piece is a special order from Italy so please allow approx. 4 weeks delivery from order.

These custom Dog-Breed Mailboxes with their whimiscal handmade charm are the perfect gift for that special dog lover in your life. Each carefully crafted mailbox is handmade and handpainted, so no two are exactly alike.Be the first to own this unique mailbox in your favorite dog breed.