(PET CARE) We normally associate allergies with sneezing; however, allergies tend to result in skin problems for cats. Read on to learn about the different types of allergies and what you can do to help your cat. — Global Animal
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Canadian TV Rejects PETA Seal Hunt Commercial
(SEAL HUNTING) CANADA — The Television Bureau of Canada declared PETA new anti-seal hunt commercial too graphic for television. They are demanding two scenes be deleted from the commercial, one of a sealer clubbing a seal, and another of a seal coughing up blood after being hit. While the images are graphic, it’s nothing viewers haven’t seen on a TV show before. It’s just worse because it isn’t acting, it’s the reality of a barbaric practice that’s long over due to be banned. Read on for more on PETA’s stand against seal hunts. — Global Animal
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Elephant Seal Tracking Project A Success
(ELEPHANT SEALS) CALIFORNIA — A project monitoring female elephant seals off the coast of Northern California has become one of the most informative marine mammal traffic efforts so far. Through the tracking devices placed on female seals heads, scientists are able to learn about their health, migration, nursing and hunting patterns from one generation to the next. Read on for more on what we have learned about this amazing species. — Global Animal
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‘I Will Be Saved’ Anti-Puppy Mill PSA (VIDEO)
(PUPPY MILLS) Anti-puppy mill advocate Jennifer Peterson wrote, directed and co-produced a striking new public service announcement for the Humane Society’s “Why Puppy Mills Stink” competition. The video, which won the Humane Society’s People’s Choice Award, showcases dirty children behind a chain link fence, representing the 1.5 million dogs that are bred in horrible, filthy conditions for pet stores. — Global Animal
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Dangerous Trend: Fish Pedicures
(ANIMAL NEWS) A new trend from Asia made its debut across countless spas in America and Great Britain in 2008. The unsightly process of a “fish pedicure” involves Garra Ruffa fish, also nicknamed “doctor fish,” who are starved in order for them to gnaw away at the dead skin on your feet. After 15 minutes this process is supposed to leave you with smooth baby skin, but instead some people found themselves left with a bacterial infection. — Global Animal
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Rise Of The Monkeys
(ANIMAL NEWS) INDIA — New Delhi is facing a really big monkey problem. Due to certain religious practices monkeys are fed by humans twice a week. But now the monkey population is soaring and becoming more aggressive toward their feeders and the city’s wildlife agency is refusing to help. Citizens are becoming so afraid of the monkeys that some are even refusing to leave their homes. Hopefully people will realize that if they are going to keep feeding the monkeys, then they have to deal with the consequences of their continuous presence. — Global Animal
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Dog Not Listening? 12 Helpful Training Tips
(DOG TRAINING) Don’t give up! Your pup is just a few commands away from becoming one outstanding citizen. Patience and repetition is key. Always remember, our dog companions really want to please their guardian. If you haven’t gotten through that puppy training book, here are a few easy tips to get you started. — Global Animal
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Are We Like Chimps Or Are Chimps Like Us?
(CHIMPANZEE/HUMAN) Previous studies have indicated that chimpanzees share similar personality characteristics to non-human primates such as orangutans. While chimps and humans are also believed to share personality traits, does this belief have scientific merit or is it simply an object of anthropomorphism? Read on to learn about a recent personality study about chimps and the study’s conclusion below! — Global Animal
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