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Is Cannabis For Canines?

May 8, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) California veterinarian Dr. Doug Kramer is among a small number of experts who believe THC can help canines cope with painful conditions when other treatments do not work. During an interview with Vice, he told the magazine that some dogs do not respond to pain killers, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medicine, and marijuana can be an alternative option for pet guardians. Continue reading for more on this pro-pot doctor and the effects cannabis can have on your canine. — Global Animal

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Do Pets Belong In The Bedroom?

October 25, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) According to research, 53 percent of dog guardians consider their dog to be a member of the family, and 56 percent admitted to sleeping with their dog. And while some research has proven pets to be beneficial to their guardian’s health, studies over the past year have shown that bringing dogs or cats into the bedroom can actually be dangerous to one’s health. Read on to learn more and decide whether or not your pet should sleep in bed with you. — Global Animal

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Can You Give Your Pet The Flu?

October 10, 2012

(PETS) Did you know that people can pass the flu to their pets? Studies show flu infections are more common in cats and dogs than previously thought. In one study, scientists analyzed cat blood samples and found that 30 percent of the cats had been infected with seasonal flu, and 20 percent had been infected with the H1N1 virus. Read on to learn more about this study. — Global Animal

 

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Protect Pets From Halloween Dangers

October 10, 2012

(PET SAFETY) Pet costumes are fun and adorable, but they can also be dangerous and cause stress for your pets. Here are some tips on how to keep pets safe during Halloween and what to do if your pet is poisoned. — Global Animal

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Pet Store Puppy Purchase Turns Tragic

July 18, 2012

(PUPPY MILLS) A cairn terrier named Maggi May had the chance of having a great life when she was bought from a pet store one day by a loving guardian. Little did her guardian know that Maggi May came from a puppy mill. Despite all of the love and care given to her, Maggi May’s life was full of pain and suffering, resulting in dozens of treatments, 15 surgeries, and thousands of dollars in vet bills. Read on for the heartbreaking story of that “doggie in the window,” and why it is so important to help end the demand for puppy mills. — Global Animal

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Purina Nestle Dog Treats Deadly?

April 6, 2012

(PET HEALTH) The FDA is currently investigating Chinese plants that produce Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats, products of Nestle Purina. There are at least 600 reported cases of illness after dogs consumed chicken jerky treats made in China. However, despite three FDA warnings about jerky products since 2007, no specific products have been recalled. Read on to learn more about this investigation and sign the petition to take these chicken jerky treats off the shelves until they can be proven safe. — Global Animal

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Queen Solves Mystery Of Dog Illnesses and Deaths

December 8, 2011

(ANIMAL WELFARE) UNITED KINGDOM — Something on the queen’s Sandringham Estate, a Norfolk retreat, has been either killing dogs or making them very sick. For over a year it has been a mystery, until now. Read on to see what has been making pups so ill. — Global Animal 

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Alexander McQueen: Animal Lover? (POLL)

September 3, 2011

(CULTURE) Fur, leather, and feather fashions but profound love for pets and sympathy for homeless animals — quite the contradiction. The late fashion designer Alexander McQueen left a portion of his fortune for the continual care of his dogs and donated money to two animal charity organizations that help abandoned animals find homes. McQueen is considered an “animal lover,” yet his clothing lines notoriously featured materials that support animal cruelty and abuse. Is he a true animal lover? What about self-proclaimed animal lovers who adore their pets yet wear leather boots, fur coats, and feather hair extensions? — Global Animal

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