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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Mutt's total joy at every arrival

As long as we've had our 4-year-old mutt, she yowls with joy when my wife and I come home from work or from a 10-minute outing. She greets us like we've been gone for days. Why does she do this?

'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan in Rosemont

The Dog Whisperer is headed this way.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

How to get best Yule pet photos

Pet owners love to take photographs of their pets, and often the photograph ends up as the family's Christmas card.

Dogs visit with Mr. Scrooge

How about taking the family dog for a photo with a touch of drama?

Family feud sends dogs packing

Q. Do you know what happened to the two shepherds, Shoka and Nala, on "Jon and Kate Plus Eight?" The dogs have vanished.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Hospice dog kept working in old age

As a therapy dog, Baxter comforted hundreds of hospice patients in their final hours. This year, old age caught up with Baxter.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Snuggies go to the dogs
The makers of the Snuggie -- the bizarrely irresistible "blanket with sleeves" -- are out with their newest model, for dogs.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Pets can donate blood, too
Injured or sick cats and dogs in the Chicago area often need donor blood for emergency transfusions. That’s why the Chicago Veterinary Emergency Services is looking for pets to donate blood for its special Blood Donor Bank. Cat and dog owners are encouraged to bring their pets to the facility to be screened and donate blood.

Man hesitates to neuter his dog
Your dog is like a member of the family. And like the relatives, all sorts of issues crop up. Ask Dog Lady offers common sense advice about your four-legged pals.

Watch those pets this holiday

Halloween may be fun for humans, but for cats and dogs it can be a stressful day.

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