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Pet detective says animal sleuthing is ace

By admin • Mar 14th, 2008 • Category: Cat News, Dog News, Pet News

By Georgina Cooper
TARRINGTON, ENGLAND (Reuters Life!) - They’ve got patrol cars, walkie-talkies, wear uniforms and even use sniffer dogs when pounding the beat - but these aren’t police officers - they are Britain’s first proper pet detectives.



Orphaned pit bulls get island to themselves

By admin • Mar 12th, 2008 • Category: Dog News, Pet News

Call it Survivor Island for Pit Bulls.Alberta vet Pilar Gosselin wanted a place for her pit bulls, who were Hurricane Katrina survivors, so she bought an island.



Cat Vitamins Recalled

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Cat News, Pet Health

The Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling 739 bottles of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats because the product might be contaminated with salmonella, which could infect pets and people who come into contact with the cat vitamins. No reports of illnesses have been reported, according to the Secaucus, N.J., company.



The Laws of Cat Physics

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Funny Cats, Pet Humor

Cats really do live in their own world, and that world includes its own set of Laws of Physics.
Law of Cat Inertia
A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force - such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse.



Pet Horoscopes - 12 Pets of the Zodiac

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Features

Aries Pet (March 21 - April 19)

Possesses an enormous amount of energy
Prefers to be alone rather than associate with other animals
Very insistent on what is wanted and outwardly expresses same
Often hits or cuts head and/or gets burrs or thistles in head area
Often projects head forward and/or makes unnecessary motions with [...]



What is the difference between a dog and a cat?

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Funny Cats, Funny Dogs, Pet Humor

A dog lives in your house and sees that you give it food and water and says to itself, “Wow, these beings give me food and water without my having to do anything. They must be gods!”
A cat lives in your house and sees that you give it food and water and says to itself, [...]



Pets Benefit Your Health

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Pet Health, Pet News

by Victoria M. Brown
People love having pets. They are loyal friends that have comforted people for years. But did you know that having a pet can actually benefit your health? For the past 25 years, research has shown that people that live with pets tend to be healthier than those who do not. Pets [...]



Keep Your Dog Healthy With Vaccinations

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Pet Health

When owning a dog, you need to be sure to keep up to date with the vaccinations for your furry friend.
Vaccinations are important to help keep your pet in the best of heath. The vaccinations for puppies and full grown dogs are a bit different but very important none the less.



Computer may help your dog talk to you

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Dog News, Pet News

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian scientists are working on computer software analyzing dog barks that could allow people to better recognize dogs’ basic emotions, Hungarian ethologist Csaba Molnar said.



Tips for Making Your Dog Feel Adored

By admin • Mar 8th, 2008 • Category: Dog News, Pet News

by Sam Brown
Tips for Making Your Dog Feel Adored, Loved and Pampered. Dog clothes, special walks, unique pet toys and even a gentle grooming session can all demonstrate your love and affection for your best friend.