Does your pooch eat poo? If it’s any consolation, he’s in extremely good company. In a new paper, veterinary researchers at University of California at Davis who surveyed thousands of dog owners found 16 percent of pups consume other canines’ feces “frequently,” having been spotted doing it more than six times by their owners. The […]
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Low-cost clinic for pets in Brunswick BRUNSWICK — The Coastal Humane Society will host an animal clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10, at 190 Pleasant St. It will offer low-cost rabies vaccinations, microchipping, nail-trimming and ear cleaning. Horses Across Maine to meet OXFORD — Horses Across Maine holds monthly meetings at 6 p.m. […]
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Millions of dogs need homes. Why is it sometimes hard to adopt one?
Rebekah and Nathan Patin began looking for a dog to add to their household in 2015, as a companion to their pup, Violet. The couple, who live in an apartment in a Washington suburb, had previously bought dogs from breeders. This time, they wanted to adopt. The Patins were looking for an adult dog that […]
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Pets can be 'Super' fans, too
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s … a Super pet? The Super Bowl evokes emotions from millions of football fans worldwide, and, in many cases, fans share those emotions with their furry and/or feathered friends. Folks in Maine are no different. Take Jo-Anne Teacutter of Lewiston, for instance. Her dog, Bonnie, is a “huge” […]
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Luna is the FCAS Pet of the Week
Luna is the Pet of the Week at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. The 4- to 6-year-old cat has a bit of a Dr. Jekyll/Mrs. Hyde personality, according to shelter staff — Luna is very sweet when she gets her own way. Luna will need a home with no other pets and would love outside […]
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Using fish skin to heal wildlife could eventually help pets
When Jamie Peyton first examined the bears’ paws last month, she figured they might take six months to heal. Peyton, a veterinarian at the University of California at Davis, had treated cats and dogs with burns before, and she knew these were severe. The two female black bears in her care had survived the Thomas […]
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Online petition wants to allow food stamps to be used on pet food
PORTLAND (WGME) – A nation-wide petition is making headlines Monday night, and it’s asking people to allow food stamps to pay for pet food. SNAP benefits only cover the cost food for people, not pets, which means people who buy pet food at any pet store are paying out of pocket. The petition that’s circulating […]
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Sweet CJ, mellow Kovu looking for 'fur-ever' homes
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. CJ, 13 years, female chihuahua, is a sweet and attention-seeking older girl who is hoping to find a warm lap she can curl up in full-time. She doesn’t mind cats, but is uncomfortable around bigger dogs. Her ideal owner will love […]
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Fur and fury at 40,000 feet as more people bring animals on planes
When Marlin Jackson arrived at his row on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Diego in June, the middle seat was already occupied by a man with a sizable dog on his lap. Jackson squeezed by them to his window seat, and the Labrador mix lunged at his face. The attack lasted about 30 […]
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The advantages of doggie daycare
Many working parents arrange for childcare to ensure their youngsters are taken care of while parents are at work. The same level of care has now been extended to other members of the household, namely the four-legged variety. Spending and attention directed toward companion animals continues to grow. The American Pet Product Association says that […]