There is no need to quarantine your cat.
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To demonstrate infectivity, many more tests are needed.
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For dogs, grooming can mean dousing in water, restraint, manipulation of the body, and touching of taboo areas by unfamiliar people.
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Can your canine give you coronavirus?
The U.S. currently has no system to differentiate real service dogs from pets.
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Trained service dogs are fundamentally different from emotional support animals – and certification could make sure the public understands the difference.
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Our evolutionary need to protect cute things is why we fall for the Pooch Perfect doggy make-overs.
Cats are capable of a expressing a wide range of emotions through facial expressions and body language.
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Research suggests that people can learn to read cats’ facial expressions.
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Compulsory microchipping has the potential to improve the identification and reunification of missing and stolen pets, but this potential can only be met if the current system is fixed.
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Renting can be more restrictive than you might think.
A rural fire service crew attempts to protect a property in New South Wales in December 2019.
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Wildfire smoke can damage animals’ respiratory tract and lead to breathing problems and even death.
Millions of shelter animals are adopted in the U.S. every year.
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A new study analyzes the language in nearly 680,000 pet adoption ads.
Australians mostly want dogs that are affectionate, obedient and safe around families.
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Beloved family pets have all the qualities we need in the next generation of puppies, so maybe you shouldn’t rush to desex them all right away.
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Whether you’re a human, a dog or even a horse – how you handle pain will depend on how emotionally stable and guarded you are.
Your lovable dog has a value of about $10,000, researchers suggest.
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Dogs’ lives have monetary value, and several researchers recently measured it. Their method shows how research and funding decisions can be made. Just don’t tell Bowser he’s worth only $10,000.
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Your pup may be older than you think. Another reason to let sleeping dogs lie.
Unfortunately it’s much more subtle than Grumpy Cat. But knowing your cat’s ‘resting face’ could help.
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What can we learn about cats from their faces?
Cats can be happy in apartments, but the space needs features that enable their natural desire to climb, jump, hide and scratch.
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Animals don’t just need enough space to live – they need the right kind of space, too. An animal welfare lawyer defends our pets’ ‘right of place.’
Residents evacuate themselves and their animals to a park in Old Bar, NSW, Saturday, November 9, 2019.
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During an emergency it’s vital you know what your animals need, where you can take them and what your local rules are. Fortunately, there are plans in place and guidelines to help.
Who’s a good doggie? New dog owners benefit from cuddles, meeting other dog owners and more physical exercise.
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Cuddles and slobbery kisses, meeting other dog owners in the park and a general lift in mood all likely help new dog owners feel less lonely, our new study suggests.
Pumpkins are a popular choice for pets.
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Halloween is yet another holiday that has become a mere ritual of America’s very conspicuous consumption.
Cat or Mac, which one is the smartest?
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If artificial intelligence can amaze us with its prowess, there are many areas where it falls flat when compared to human and animal intelligence.