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Swine Flu Confirmed in Iowa Cat

2 days ago - Thu, Nov 5

Swine Flu Confirmed in Iowa Cat: Officials have confirmed what is believed to be the first case of swine flu to infect a feline in the 2009 strain of the H1N1 virus. Special contributor and veterinarian Patty Khuly, of PetMD.com, gives Zootoo the details.… Read more

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Pet Adoptions Soar as Internet 'Kill' Rumor Goes Viral

1 month ago - Fri, Sep 25

Pet Adoptions Soar as Internet 'Kill' Rumor Goes Viral: Jumping from Facebook to news Web sites, a "kill" rumor has adoptions at animal shelters soaring -- as long as they're named "Montgomery." The federal government is concerned -- but shelter staff are… Read more

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EPA Investigates Hundreds of Flea, Tick Products

4 months ago - Wed, Jun 10

NEW YORK -- The Environmental Protection Agency is “intensifying its evaluation” of hundreds of spot-on flea and tick products, which contain pesticides and may have accounted for thousands of pet injuries and deaths in the past two years.
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Top 10 'Not So Ordinary' Pet People Named

9 months ago - Thu, Jan 29

Stories of animal cruelty abound, but humanity's noble nature has shown perseverance in the last year with numerous people coming to the aid of pets. To honor these everyday heroes, Pet Pulse News created a "Top 10 Pet People of the Year" list, but it i… Read more

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Watch Out for Peanut-Based Treats, FDA Warns

9 months ago - Mon, Jan 26

NEW YORK -- Warning: Peanut butter products could leave your pets at risk for salmonella, according to the Federal Drug Administration, which issued an alert on Sunday. More brands and major pet product stores are now likely to follow the lea… Read more

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PetSmart Recalls Biscuits after FDA Warning

9 months ago - Wed, Jan 21

NEW YORK -– In response to the Food and Drug Administration's recall of peanut butter products after determining a nationwide Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak, PetSmart issued a voluntary recall of seven Grreat Choice dog biscuit products on Tuesday.
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A Year of Pet Pulse News

9 months ago - Thu, Jan 8

NEW YORK -- After 365 days of news, 2008 has drawn to a close. To mark the passing of another year, Pet Pulse decided to highlight the most notable animal-related stories, from gross abuses to incredible marvels, that occurred within the past 12 months.<… Read more

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Shelter Seeks $1 Million Christmas Miracle

10 months ago - Sat, Dec 20

MONACA, Pa. -- The Beaver County Humane Society owns 7.5 acres of land, in addition to a 4,700-square-foot building. The problem is, the building and the land are located nearly two miles apart in this rural Pennsylvania town, 30 miles north … Read more

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Human Salmonella Cases Tied to Pet Food Recall

11 months ago - Fri, Nov 7

WASHINGTON -- Salmonella-tainted dry pet food has sickened at least 79 people and still has the potential to afflict others, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported in a Thursday release. The detection has been cited in 21… Read more

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Mars Pulls Tainted Cat Food from Wal-Mart

1 year ago - Tue, Oct 28

NEW YORK -- Another breakout of a Salmonella contamination prompted Mars Petcare US to recall a limited amount of its "Special Kitty Gourmet Blend" dry cat food yesterday. The potentially tainted food was being sold at Wal-Mart stores in Conn… Read more

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