Is Xylitol Deadly to Dogs?
Xylitol, a sugar substitute used in sugar-free gum and other products, can be harmful to dogs.
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Dogs as Shark Bait?
Are fisherman on Réunion Island employing live dogs as bait for shark-fishing?
Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Warning
Rumor: A dog treated with Frontline subsequently suffered an adverse reaction to the flea and tick treatment.
Is Ice Water Dangerous for Dogs?
Giving your dog ice or ice water on a hot day is not likely to cause your pet to die from bloating and spasms.
Is the Western Black Rhino Extinct?
A species of rhinoceros has been repeatedly declared extinct since at least 2006.
Are Turtles Used on Chinese Souvenir Keyrings?
Living turtles and fish have been packaged in plastic bags and sold as souvenir keyrings in China.
Is Throwing Rice at Weddings Bad for Birds?
An old rumor warns that discarded rice eaten by birds can expand in their tiny birdy stomachs and kill them.
EverPet Dog Food
Rumor: EverPet brand dog and cat food is made in China and has killed several pets in the U.S.
Dynamic Pet Products Real Ham Bone
Rumor: Dynamic Pet Products Real Ham Bone have caused several dogs to fall ill and die.
Beneful Dog Food
Rumor: Purina's Beneful brand of dog food is causing dogs to fall ill.
Sweaters for Penguins
Rumor: Wildlife organizations have issued a plea for crafters to knit sweaters for oil-soaked penguins.
Is PETA Stealing and Killing Pets?
Rumor holds that PETA workers are abducting family pets and euthanizing them.
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.
Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.