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• Kids want a hamster? Ask your doctor first
Those who already have these pets should contact their veterinarians about specific risks and possible new homes for the animals, he said. Data cited in the study indicate that about 4 million U.S. households have pet reptiles. According to the ...
• Debate over horse meat gains new life
But opponents of the law, including some cattle ranchers, horse breeders and veterinarians, say that the now-defunct U.S. slaughterhouses, regulated and inspected by the Department of Agriculture, were run in a humane fashion and provided a necessary ...
• Don't serve this wine before you go online
Is your canine companion getting on in years? Well, in Japan you can send your geriatric best friend to the country's first nursing home for dogs with round-the-clock monitoring by veterinarians, a pet products company said this week.
• No treats for tabby! 33-pound cat on a diet
Veterinarians say some cats don't self-regulate their diet, and that eating can often become the only activity for bored indoor cats. The current world's record for a fat cat is in dispute, and could be anywhere from 35 to 43 pounds. Meanwhile ...
• Stinkin' smart! City uses DNA to fight dog poop
Bar-On said the DNA database could also help veterinarians research genetic diseases in dogs, investigate canine pedigree and identify stray animals, replacing the need for electronic chip identification. "The sky is the limit on how far we can take ...