As recreational cannabis use increases, so has the number of calls regarding dogs who have accidentally consumed cannabis products.
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Accidental ingestion of drugs can have detrimental effects on dogs’ health. Education and awareness can help protect pets from consuming opioids and cannabis products.
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Early results from several studies have found that pets can pick up COVID-19 from their owner – but they are unlikely to be dangerous as a result.
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Many Australians are dog owners but feelings run high over the issue of allowing dogs on public transport. Despite polarised opinions, experience overseas shows how concerns can be managed.
A behavior from kittenhood persists in many adult cats.
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According to a veterinarian, the behavior some people call ‘kneading the dough’ or ‘making biscuits’ is a clue your cat feels comfortable around you.
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Dogs that have grown used to being around humans all the time might suffer from separation anxiety.
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Catnip’s status as kitty kryptonite is due to a chemical compound called nepalacatlon, but what actually is catnip?
Although it appears that some dogs can catch COVID, you don’t have to worry!
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A curious kid asks: Can dogs catch COVID-19?
As the pandemic drags on, people’s desire for puppies continues to grow.
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Dogs might be helping people through the pandemic, but should we be concerned by unprepared, impulsive dog purchases?
The pandemic shone a spotlight on the plight of exotic animals after the Netflix Tiger King series. It also resulted in a run on pet adoptions. But what is the state of animal welfare more than a year into the crisis?
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One year ago, the ‘Tiger King’ docuseries raised public concern about animal cruelty to new heights. But what’s happened to animals since?
But what can your dogs tell you?
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A wealth of online videos show dogs that, with the help of a keyboard, seem to be able to communicate with their masters. But does it really mean that dogs can “talk”?
A volunteer plays with a rescued dog at the San Diego Humane Society on April 21, 2020.
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The demand was there.
The European fire ant, Myrmica rubra, is one of the invasive ant species in Ontario. They are known for their painful sting.
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Animals that are traded as pets are more likely to be invasive species, including a relatively new pet: ants.
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Women leaving violent situations need to be able to ensure the safety of their companion animals, and a motion before the Victorian parliament is seeking changes to achieve that.
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Trying to find housing can be a nightmare for pet owners, especially those who need it in a crisis. The inconsistencies from state to state and between different forms of housing demand reform.
‘Hey everybody, there’s big news happening over here!’
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Dogs’ barks say a lot about how they’re feeling.
Presidential pup Major Biden stretches his legs on the White House lawn.
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Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
Research shows that pets may support mental health for some people.
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Pets both helped and harmed mental health.
A wild mink in Utah was the first wild animal in the U.S. found with COVID-19.
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COVID-19 has been found in pets, zoo animals and in a wild mink in Utah. Monitoring wildlife for COVID-19 is important for animals and humans, both of whom face risks from a jumping virus.
Buying puppies online can be a dangerous activity.
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There are thousands of fraudulent websites waiting to scam potential pet owners.
Key to the success of a long-term dog-owner relationship is building a good foundation.
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From long walks to dangerous foods, you could be damaging the health of your puppy without realising.