Posted: April 18, 2008, 5 a.m. EST
High Chemical Levels Found in Cats and Dogs
An environmental group has tested dogs and cats for chemical exposure and found some levels much higher than in humans, USA Today reports.
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Dog and Sheep: A Love Story and a Bit of a Mystery
A dog and sheep were found walking down the street together recently in Chatsworth, Calif. After several unsuccessful attempts to separate them, they’re now sharing a kennel at the local animal shelter, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Dogs Trained to Get Help for Epileptics
Eight-year-old Spencer Wyatt says having epilepsy doesn't interfere much with his day-to-day activities. But for his mother, it's a constant source of stress. Spencer's new "seizure-response dog" should give his parents a little more peace of mind, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Police Dog Has a Nose for Money
After being stopped by Alameda, Calif., County Sheriff authorities, a 37-year-old driver allowed deputies to use a drug-sniffing police dog to search the vehicle. The dog picked up a scent in the back of the vehicle and deputies found a secret compartment that had $470,000 stashed inside a garbage bag and a cereal box, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Pet-Proofing: Create a Garden That’s Good For Your Dog, and Good For You
It's spring! You've been looking forward all winter to being outdoors with both your dog and your garden. But to dogs, seedlings are for trampling and dirt is for digging. Fortunately, a little planning can help plants and pups get along more harmoniously, The Canadian Press reports.
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