Sunday, February 28, 2010

Animal Advocates Lobby Idaho Lawmakers for Stronger Cruelty Laws

Animal Advocates Lobby Idaho Lawmakers for Stronger Cruelty Laws

Hawaii Residents Urged to Take Pets with Them If Evacuating

Hawaii Residents Urged to Take Pets with Them If Evacuating

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Small dogs originated in the Middle East

Small dogs originated in the Middle East: "A genetic study has found that small domestic dogs probably originated in the Middle East more than 12,000 years ago. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Biology traced the evolutionary history of the IGF1 gene, finding that the version of the gene that is a major determinant of small size probably originated as a result of the domestication of the Middle Eastern gray wolf."

Dog bites research: UAB testing software to teach kids, dogs to interact safely

Dog bites research: UAB testing software to teach kids, dogs to interact safely

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Cold weather + iguanas = botulism in dogs??

Cold weather + iguanas = botulism in dogs??

Compulsive behavior gene discovered in dogs

Compulsive behavior gene discovered in dogs: "National Report -- A new genetic finding could help identify dogs at risk for compulsive
disorder."

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February is Pet Dental Health Month

February is Pet Dental Health Month: "Schaumburg, Ill. -- It's February, so it's time to think teeth."


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Puppy mill laws still showing up on state agendas

Puppy mill laws still showing up on state agendas: "National report -- Wisconsin and New Hampshire lawmakers signed on to curtail unscrupulous commercial dog breeders -- a trend that racked up some 90 pieces of legislation in 33 states last year alone."


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