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Pet Scoop: Delighted Veteran Meets His Service Dog, Pregnant Pig Poses for Photos
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 11, 2016Nov. 11, 2016: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›
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Train a Pig? You Can — And You Should!
By Mikkel Becker, September 14, 2016Believe it or not, pigs can benefit tremendously from training. Training can help channel a pig’s natural behaviors into acceptable outlets and teach behaviors that can make everyday life simple for… Full Article ›
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Traveling With Your Pet? 5 Key Things You Need to Know About Health Certificates
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, July 8, 2016Did you know that 61 percent of human infectious diseases come from animals, and that 75 percent of newly emerging infectious diseases are spread to humans from animals? It's true. Ensuring… Full Article ›
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Ask the Vet: What Is an Exotic Pet?
April 15, 2016What Exactly Is an “Exotic” Pet?“Exotic” pets include a wide variety of animals: birds, rodents (hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice), rabbits, ferrets, reptiles (snakes, lizards,… Full Article ›
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Piglet and Puppy Are Adorable Best Friends
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 24, 2016Piper the mini piglet got a double dose of luck when she was rescued by her Tennessee family.First, the family, who has several mini pigs, drove two hours to save her when she was found alone in… Full Article ›
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Video: Pig Excels in Dog Obedience Class
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 19, 2016Amy is going to the head of the class. Among the most talented members of dog obedience and agility classes in Kent, Washington, is, in fact, a pig. Amy can sit, retrieve and jump through hoops at… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Dog Found in 15-Foot Hole Thrilled to See Owner, Pig Excels in Dog Obedience
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 19, 2016Feb. 19, 2016: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›
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What to Consider Before Adopting a Parrot, Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Iguana or Other Exotic Pet
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), December 3, 2015When people hear about adopting pets from a shelter, they naturally think of dogs and cats. However, exotic pets of all kinds can be found at shelters, too. From parrots to rabbits, guinea… Full Article ›
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8 Sweet Photos of Veterinary Technicians Showing Pets Love
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, October 12, 2015Veterinary technicians are often the unsung heroes of the animal care world. But many times, they’re the ones to give your beloved pet some much-needed TLC during their nervous moments at… Full Article ›
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Animals Give a Warm Welcome to Pope Francis
By Laura Cross, September 23, 2015We're not the only ones who are excited that Pope Francis is in the United States for the first time — the penguins, gorillas, tortoises, sea lions and other animals of the Wildlife Conservation… Full Article ›
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Exotic Animal Boarding: as Much Fun as Summer Camp
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), August 22, 2014Wouldn’t you love for your pet to go on his own vacation while you go on yours? Well, he can if he goes to a veterinary practice that caters specifically to his needs. Not sure what I mean? Check out… Full Article ›
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Miley Cyrus Adopts a Pig
By Colleen Oakley , August 12, 2014Miley Cyrus has added a new member to her family — an adorable pig named Bubba Sue. Cyrus has shared a string of photos of the tiny pig on her Instagram account, including one of her dog, Emu,… Full Article ›