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February 22, 2017

Owning a cat won't make you mentally ill, study says

Although you may hold suspicions about your neighbor who feeds the local stray cats, new research has found no link between owning a feline and exhibiting psychotic symptoms.

February 13, 2017

PetSmart recalls dog food over potential metal choking hazard

PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall for a variation of its Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food due to a potential choking hazard found in one of its lots.

February 9, 2017

Pet medicines pose poison risk for kids

Parents who store medicines and household cleaners out of reach to protect their kids from accidental poisoning shouldn't forget to consider any drugs they have for the family pet, a new study suggests.

February 6, 2017

Pet food company issues recall over potential sickness, death

The Illinois maker of a cat and dog food product issued a voluntary recall over a potential contaminant that could cause symptoms of illness and possibly even death.

February 6, 2017

Orca that killed trainer died from bacterial pneumonia

SeaWorld officials say Tilikum, the orca that killed a trainer at the company's Orlando park, died from bacterial pneumonia.

February 3, 2017

Pooh the cat gets a pair of bionic legs in Bulgaria

A cat named Pooh has been given a new lease of life in Bulgaria, becoming the country's first "bionic cat" with a pair of prosthetic hind legs.

January 31, 2017

Man accused of selling sick puppies in New York

A man who ran three pet shops in the Hudson Valley has been permanently barred from selling animals in New York and must pay $15,000 in restitution to people who bought sickly puppies.

January 30, 2017

Woman who rescued golden retriever pup from abuse reunited at adoption ceremony

For weeks, an Arizona woman heard the cries of a dog near her home, but couldn’t figure out where they were coming from.

January 30, 2017

Boy's golden retriever can detect his seizures hours in advance

The bond between a Utah boy with severe epilepsy and his service dog, Dopey, are tugging at heart strings across the nation.

January 30, 2017

Call for donations after starved dog found chained, wounded

An Ohio animal rescue is calling for donations to help an ailing 2-year-old dog who was found tied up outdoors in an emaciated state.