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OK, now that you're aware of how to check your dog's pulse, let's move on to temperature taking. The easiest way to do this is with an ear thermometer like the Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer ($40). It measures the infrared heat waves coming from the ear drum. Pet-specific versions are best because they have a long probe that can fit deeply in the ear canal. Read More »
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Peipei the orangutan found an unlikely pal in a bunny that hopped through his exhibit. Don't worry, Peipei played nicely and then let the rabbit hop right along . . . but their interactions are adorable nonetheless. Check them out when you get started in this slideshow!
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Maybe you've already fallen in love with a certain breed, but you really want to give a needy dog a home. Don't think that breeders or pet stores are your only option for purebreds — check out these five other starting spots to get the exact furry face you want, and feel good about the process. Read More »
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Without a home but not without hope, animals in shelters have to fight uphill battles based on all the myths about their situations. I've come up with 10 common misconceptions about these pups and broken it down into the honest truth — get started and see for yourself! Read More »
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Just weeks after we first met that lil pygmy pachy, a new hippo babe steals the scene! Check out Kumba, a (standard-sized) hippopotamus who entered the world on Oct. 11 at 110 pounds, and learn some neat hippo trivia along the way! Read More »
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Don't carve these creatures! Popular costume for people and pets alike, peep 10 pumpkin pup-kin costumes to let your pooch get gourdeous for Halloween. Check them out in the gallery!
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Both chocolate and sugar-free candies are dangerous for dogs — don't worry, that means more for us! Yum. Since candy goes hand-in-hand with Halloween for the (human) kiddies, check out some sweet treats for your furry babes, too. Mmm, in honor of Howl-o-ween, time to dig right in for squeakers, stuffing and all!
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I spy lettuce, carrots, and cucumber chunks for this baby hippo and proud mama. Did you know that hippos eat just about 1 percent of their total body weight as adults? Don't call them greedy, though — if necessary, the huge mammals can store two days' worth of grass in their tummies and go up to three weeks without eating.
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There are two sides to every story and this story involves tug o' war. Fans praise toys for how well they hold up in the grips of tough chompers, while the antituggers say it encourages bad behavior. Whether you consider yourself friend or foe to this popular game, check out five tips to make the play safer and more fun for everyone involved. Read More »
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Yes, the iPhone comes with a Bark ring tone already built-in, but there are even more tricks to teach and (virtual) toys to entertain your real-life pet. For some, amuse may double as annoy, but check out these inexpensive apps to get your animals in on the iPhone action!
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