Pet Examiner

Pets living longer lives

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:20:10 -0700

Dogs and cats are living longer lives and some are reaching age 15 or higher, according to MSNBC News. The claim is based on anecdotal information from veterinarians who say they are seeing more older pets.Small- to medium-sized dogs have the longest...

Dog monitors diabetes patient

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:09:09 -0700

Max, trained to detect fluctuating glucose levels.A dog's powerful scent tracking ability can be used to detect everything from illegal drugs to medical conditions.Max, a black Labrador, is helping 14-year-old Liam Kelly monitor his Type 1 Diabetes. ...

Using GPS to track a lost or stolen dog

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 -0700

GPS devices protect us from getting lost while traveling and now they can help us find lost pets.The Spotlight GPS pet locator is a tracking system that lets owners know the moment their dogs make a great escape. Positioning Animals Worldwide (PAW), ...

Sports Illustrated pit bull cover model dies

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:41:36 -0700

Jasmine on cover of Sports IllustratedJasmine, the Sports Illustrated poster girl for rehabilitated pit bulls, has been hit and killed by a car, according to the animal rescue group Recycled Love.“Our hearts are heavy with sadnes...

Alleged cat killer gets legal aid

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:33:20 -0700

An alleged teenage cat killer in Florida will have his legal bills paid in part by taxpayers, according to the Miami Herald.Tyler Hayes Weinman, 18 is facing 19 counts of animal cruelty and improperly disposing of an animal body for allegedy killing ...

Discount airline ticket site jumps on $32,000 dog flight

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:36:02 -0700

A boxer like this one flew business first class.An discount airline ticket Web site is hoping to cash in on an fare for a dog that was, well, anything but cheap.The biggest pet news buzz today is an Israeli woman who paid $32,000 ...

Something for everyone: Michael Vick dog chew toy

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:40:28 -0700

Here's something everyone on both sides of the Michael Vick issue can chew on: A dog toy that bears a striking resemblance to today's most talked-about quarterback.You and your dog can vent all of your anger by chompin...

Cute cats online

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:23:59 -0700

From a piano playing cat to a pair of kitties running on a treadmill to the theme of Rocky, this video showcases some of the cutest feline moments ever put online.

Enjoy.

Dogs smart as toddlers, study says

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:38:23 -0700

Border collie/AKC.orgIf your dog acts like toddler, there might be a good reason.Researchers at the American Psychological Association believe the average dog is about as smart as a 2-year-old human. The research was presented during a conferenc...

Petland lands in center of rabbit-drowning posted on Facebook

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:56:56 -0700

Drowned rabbits/PETANOTE: GRAPHIC IMAGEFollowing two investigations and a class action lawsuit for selling dogs from puppy mills, Petland pet stores has landed at the center of another controversy.This time, it's for an employee who drowned two...

Pets 101: Origins of the domestic dog

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:37:35 -0700

Grey wolf/wildanimalsonline.comWhen and where did the wolf become a domestic woofer? That is the question.The answer is: We're not really sure.But we're getting closer to finding out.Domestic dogs originated from grey wolves tens of thousa...

Keeping pets safe from wild animal attacks

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:25:25 -0700

A javelinaHow far would you go to save your pet during an attack by a wild animal?A West Palm Beach, Fla. man risked life and limb and lost a couple of fingers in the process when he rescued his dog from an alligator attack this week.Encountering an ...

Remembering the Taco Bell 'spokesdog'

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:09:05 -0700

The wide-eyed, wise-cracking chihuahua from the 1990s Taco Bell commercials enjoyed considerable fame after a little Hollywood magic made her lips move in perfect synchronization to the words “Yo quiero Taco Bell,&...

Five-legged puppy saved from freak show

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:24:54 -0700

Jeff Siner / Associated PressA five-legged puppy is destined for a loving home instead of becoming an attraction in an animal oddities show.Allyson Siegel, 45, of Charlotte, N.C., recently paid $4,000 for Lilly, a 6-week-old Chihuahua-terri...

Shoddy treatment for disabled homeless with service dogs

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:34:57 -0700

A seizure alert dog/Canine Partners for LifeAs the economy plummets and more people become homeless, heartbreaking decisions are being made to surrender pets.But what if a person needs his or her pet for a medical reason? G...

What will become of 450 seized pit bulls?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:16:13 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Emily Rasinski/AP PhotoAnimal rights groups say chances are slim that the 450 pit bulls seized during dogfighting raids last week will be rehabilitated and find loving homes. The stereotype attached to pit bulls...

Pug puppy goes the extra mile in video

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:46:42 -0700

An 8 1/2-month-old pug from Portland, Ore., named Jenny may be on her way to becoming an "Octo-pup." The pug displays her mothering instincts by pushing around a bright pink toy stroller filled with pug dolls. Acco...

Monkey disapproves of polictical press conference

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:31:24 -0700

Monkeys are known for their poor social skills, and this one took that stereotype to new heights. A monkey perched high in a tree urinated on Zambia’s President Rupiah Banda as he gave an outdoor press conference at the nation's ...

It's official: Pets are part of the family

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:43:46 -0700

If you have pets or you know people who do, it is probably no surprise for you to see (or hear) pets being treated like children.A female dog becomes a “dog-ter” (daughter) and a couple of male cats might be called “the boys.&...

Pet bites can cause serious infection

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:49:17 -0700

An “infectious superbug” that is transmitted from dogs and cats to humans is a growing problem, according to science journals.For about two years, pets have been suspected of transmitting the superbug, called MRSA. The bug is a form of an...