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Are Raisins and Grapes Toxic to Dogs?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Feb 8, 2007 A subset of dogs appears to be susceptible to kidney damage following the ingestion of grapes, b ...
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Dog Flu

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 25, 2005 Has a virus deadly to dogs been spreading in the canine population of the U.S.?
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Is PETA Stealing and Killing Pets?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb 1, 2015 Rumor holds that PETA workers are abducting family pets and euthanizing them.
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Kitten Nearly Dies from Vegan Diet

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 8, 2014 Does an image show a newspaper account of a kitten who nearly died from being fed a vegan diet?
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Guillermo Vargas: Dog Starved for Art Exhibit

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 20, 2007 A Costa Rican artist starved a dog to death as part of a gallery exhibit?
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Are Ugg Boots Made from Sheepskin?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 17, 2013 Many consumers have been surprised to find that Ugg brand boots are actually made with sheepskin ...
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Purina Cat Chow Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 12, 2014 Has Purina Cat Chow caused illness and death in multiple cats?
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Abandoned Puppies

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 30, 2003 Can you help abandoned puppies find homes by circulating their plea on the Internet?
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ProMeris Flea & Tick Treatment Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 14, 2008 E-mail warns that ProMeris brand flea and tick protection may cause allergic reactions or illnes ...
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Pit Bull Euthanasia Bill

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec 17, 2006 Pending California legislation mandates the extermination of pit bulls.
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Pimple Ball Dog Toy Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 27, 2008 Four Paws withdrew a 'pimple ball' toy from the market following reports of injuries to dogs?
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Spilled Reed Diffuser Harms Cat?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 27, 2014 A story about feline chemical burns from a reed diffuser is a genuine account.
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Sweaters for Penguins

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 25, 2001 Rumor: Wildlife organizations have issued a plea for crafters to knit sweaters for oil-soaked pe ...
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Dog Named Parrot

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 4, 2011 Was a dog named Parrot was murdered by a police officer during a Washington DC festival?
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Horse Rescue Niagara

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 1, 2013 Several rescued horses in the Niagara Falls area are in need of adoption.
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Dog Poisoned by Nerf Football?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 22, 2013 Did a dog die after picking up a poisoned Nerf football in a dog park?
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Freed Mink Rampage

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jul 30, 1999 6,500 freed minks rampage the British countryside.
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Menu Foods Pet Food Recall

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 18, 2007 Menu Foods has recalled some of its pet food after dogs and cats suffered kidney failure.
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McDonald's Chicken McBites vs. Pit Bull

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 7, 2012 A McDonald's advertisement described petting pit bulls as a 'risky' behavior?
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Marine Corps Dog Adoptions

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 17, 2012 Are hundreds of decommissioned bomb-sniffing Marine Corps dogs in need of adoption by the public?
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