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Real, Vintage Photo of a Giant Irish Dog?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 12, 2023 "That's impressive photoshopping for 1902," one Reddit user commented.
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Facebook posts claimed that Benadryl liquid capsules or liqui-gels contained xylitol which is toxic to dogs.

Do Benadryl Capsules Contain Xylitol?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 13, 2023 Xylitol, a sugar substitute that can be found in some human foods and dental products, can be po ...
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Guinness World Records said that Bobi the Portuguese dog is the world's oldest dog ever and the oldest living dog as well.

Is Bobi of Portugal the Oldest Dog on Record?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 22, 2023 We looked to Guinness World Records to learn more about this elderly Portuguese pooch.
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Some snow globes are toxic and deadly to dogs and cats and other pets due to the antifreeze chemical ethylene glycol.

Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 9, 2022 A Facebook post about the tragic deaths of two dogs led to questions from readers about the dang ...
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A Facebook post claimed that McDonald's ice cream contains xylitol which is a sugar alcohol that is toxic and deadly to dogs.

Does McDonald's Ice Cream Contain Xylitol?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 13, 2022 Snopes contacted McDonald's USA by email after a rumor went viral on Facebook about dogs, xylito ...
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Are Tennis Balls Toxic to Dogs?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Jun 28, 2018 Medical experts said that they had never heard of dogs suffering "chemical burns" from chewing o ...
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Are Essential Oils Poisonous to Pets?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Jan 9, 2018 Medical experts back a woman's warning that eucalyptus and other oils can be harmful to pets.
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Does a Viral Image Show People Lining Up to Surrender Their Pets for Euthanasia?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jun 29, 2017 An animal rescue organization provided a misleading — and inflammatory — description of a group ...
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A picture showed a dog peeing on a Biden sign, not urinating on a Trump sign like a doctored photo showed.

Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 21, 2022 Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.
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Experts Identify the ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Experts Identify ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 24, 2022 Reports suggest that more than 20 dogs have died thus far.
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Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 21, 2022 A 10-year-old boxer named Blayz reportedly suffered seizures, ultimately resulting in his being ...
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YouTube videos showed a thumbnail of a supposed rare dog breed and it also showed up in online ads as Family Thought They Adopted A Dog But When The Vet Sees It He Calls The Police.

Is a 'Rare Dog Breed' in YouTube Thumbnails Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 3, 2022 A picture of a black and "rare dog breed" with strange stripes appeared in an online advertiseme ...
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Woman Looking to Adopt Reunited With Dog Years After Losing Him

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 29, 2021 Dogs truly are your best friend.
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Did This Dog Sleep by His Master's Grave Every Night for 7 Years?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 4, 2018 A story about a dog sleeping next to his owner's grave originated with a news story, but the vir ...
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Did Donald Trump Proclaim That 'Dogs Are Disgusting'?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 12, 2018 A bogus quotation added to the widely-held, and possibly mistaken, belief that the 45th presiden ...
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Online Anger Prompts Apology and Scene Cuts From Movie 'Show Dogs'

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
May 24, 2018 The backlash was fueled by accusations from "mommy blogs" that the film was normalizing abusive ...
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Was an Oklahoma Woman Killed By a Pack of Small Dachshunds?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
May 17, 2018 A woman was fatally mauled by a pack of dogs that mainly consisted of dachshund mixes of varying ...
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Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
May 14, 2018 The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll ...
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Does Legalizing Marijuana Necessitate Euthanizing Pot-Sniffing Dogs?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
May 8, 2018 Arguments made by one sheriff opposed to legalized marijuana are dubious and disputed by police ...
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Did a Little Girl Have a 'Joker Smile' Carved Into Her Face in South Africa?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Mar 6, 2018 A gory image of a child who had been attacked by a dog was stolen and used by propagandists to s ...
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