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Scratching? Your pet could have allergies
Is your dog or cat scratching uncontrollably? If so, your pet might have allergies. Here's how to recognize them and what to do. Full story
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Life in dog years: More pets living longer
Some dogs and cats reaching 15 years or more, veterinarians say
Putty in their paws: Why we do what cats want
A pair of studies shows cats cleverly manipulate us to get what they need
No-kill shelter nation? Maybe in 5 years
Adoptions rise as cities, shelters form partnerships to reduce euthanasia
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Raw deal? Some feed their pets uncooked diet
Is ‘people food’ ever OK? 7 pet myths
Grrr! When your pet hates your partner
Stressed over a test? Pet your pooch
Help your pets avoid holiday hazards
Pet owners skipping vet visits as economy sinks
Dogs and cats with OCD? You betcha
Getting dogged: When your pet cheats on you
Doggie 'doctors' diagnose their owners' ills
Pet thefts rise as economy hits dog-gone low
The sound of fear: Noise phobias torment dogs
Pet sterilization laws raise health concerns
Dealing with devastating pet injuries
A year after pet food recall, still buyer beware
Putting a leash on your pet spending
Buying a dog? Beware of breeder
Naughty pets unleash holiday chaos
Just like with people, diabetes rising in pets
Are rules for adopting pets too strict?
Can you teach an old cat new tricks?
Dog's got the back-to-school blues
5 tips to keep your dog cool
Don't let your cat think outside the box
How to talk — and listen — to your pets
Seeking out the ideal dogmobile
Dealing with devil dogs and crazy cats
Want a designer dog? Check the pound
As pets live longer, doggie dementia rising
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Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs
Horses nuzzling cats. Dogs caring for kittens. A pig nursing tiger cubs. We love these unusual animal friendships. But are they genuine — or do we just want them to be?
Pet cat in U.S. catches swine flu
Scratching? Your pet could have allergies
8 tips to control your pet allergies
Most pet owners willing to go mouth-to-muzzle
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Dog back in Calif. after 1,400-mile trek
Kobe the terrier is back with his family after a 1,400-mile trip. The small white pooch vanished from his Bellflower home last month and was found by a stranger in Denton, Texas. A microchip implanted in his neck contained his owner's information.
Pets banned by Saudi religious police
'Yappie hours’ are for the dogs
Man crushed to death by pet python
Cat rescued from stadium implosion honored
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