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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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Mass. Senate votes to ban declawing cats
Massachusetts senators unanimously passed a bill (S 2552) Thursday that would make the state the third in the country to outlaw surgeries that declaw cats. Declawing a cat involves amputating the first bone on each toe, and tendonectomies involve cutting a tendon in each toe that controls the extension of claws. The bill still allows these procedures to be performed…
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Parvovirus outbreak reported in western Massachusetts
State health officials are warning dog owners to be alert for signs of parvovirus after an outbreak was reported in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (MDAR) Division of Animal Health issued the warning after the potentially deadly disease was found in at least one dog purchased from Orange, Massachusetts. Officials said the dog was purchased from…
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Why giant goldfish are storming America's Great Lakes
Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.
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A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.
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These are the holiday food that your pets shouldn't eat — and ones they can
There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.
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Legal compromise aims to stamp out puppy mill pet sales in Mass.
Aiming to crack down on puppy mills where dogs are bred in cramped spaces, lawmakers expressed optimism Wednesday that a compromise to regulate pet shops could gain traction on Beacon Hill this session. New Massachusetts pet stores would be banned from selling dogs, cats and rabbits unless they come from shelters or rescue organizations under the proposals from Sen. Patrick…
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Study says pet owners love dogs more than cats
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and questioned more than 2,000 pet owners in Europe.
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2-year-old girl lost in the woods found asleep using family dog as a pillow
Police say a 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with two family dogs was found hours later asleep in the woods using one of the canines as a furry pillow.
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Police search for person responsible for emaciated dog found near Dorchester park
A severely emaciated dog was found near a park in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood back in August and now investigators are asking the public for any information that will lead them to the person responsible, rescuers said Tuesday. The 1-year-old dog, now named Dobby, was found as a stray near Franklin Park in mid-August, the Animal Rescue League of Boston...
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Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.
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Clear The Shelters has now helped rescue more than 1 million animals
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.
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Hundreds of mice need loving homes – the MSPCA is waiving adoption fees to find them
Looking for a furry friend but maybe not the commitment of a cat or a dog? MSPCA-Angell is looking for homes for hundreds of mice after more than 500 of them were surrendered from a home. Adoption fees will be waived for mouse adoptions at Nevins Farm in Methuen, Massachusetts, this coming weekend for “Mouse-a-Palooza, September 9 and 10. The…
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FDA pet food investigation: What to know about diet-related heart disease
At least 1,382 cases of heart damage, possibly diet related, have been reported in dogs, although veterinary researchers believe the problem could be more widespread than the numbers suggest.
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Boston woman intentionally starved dog close to death, MSPCA says
A dog is on the mend after he was rescued from what the MSPCA described as “the most severe case of intentional starvation we have ever encountered.” The woman investigators believe responsible, identified as 36-year-old Lakeida Burris of Roxbury, was arrested by Boston police on Wednesday and faces animal cruelty charges. The Boston Police Department had placed Burris on its…
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7 foods to keep away from your dog
Along with chocolate, here are other foods you should avoid feeding your dog – as they can negatively affect their health.
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Fetch some fun: How to choose the ‘paw-fect' day care for your dog
For busy pup parents, dog day care can be a life-saver.
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Adopt, don't shop: Fostering and adoption process for larger dog breeds
Countless older dogs are looking for a loving home! Senior pup Joel stops by the studio along with Maddy and Kathy from Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton. They tell us all about what they do at the shelter and give us some tips about the fostering and adoption process.
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3 mobile apps to make life easier for you and your pet
If you’re a pet owner looking for ways to make life easier for you and your furry friend, these apps might be worth checking out.
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As pet insurance becomes more popular, pet owners fret about rising prices, denied claims and long waits for reimbursement
Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest.