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Guest Column | Ask a Vet: Can I catch a virus from my cat?
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (119+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Cat-to-human transfer is rare. But the emergence of new strains has raised…...
Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (110+ words) The Washington Post Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of an animal theft ring HANOI, Vietnam " Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho…...
How to keep pets from going nuts when the weather keeps you inside
3+ week, 1+ day ago (90+ words) The Washington Post Providing mental stimulation is key to prevent boredom and mischief. But don't forget to take steps to prepare your home. Extreme weather of any sort " too hot, too cold, too windy, too rainy, too icy, too snowy…...
Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says
3+ week, 2+ day ago (79+ words) The Washington Post A study of nearly 500 domestic cats uncovered similarities between cancer gene mutations in felines and humans. Louise van der Weyden is a dog person. But as a scientist who studies cancer in animals, she has turned her…...
Opinion | America long ago solved its dog problem. But what about the cats?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (130+ words) The Washington Post Bruce M. Beehler is a naturalist and author whose most recent book is "Flight of the Godwit: Tracking Epic Shorebird Migrations." When I was 10, I learned the cost of free-roaming dogs the hard way. It was 1962, and before…...
Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here's what science says.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (88+ words) The Washington Post I've had four dogs since my mid-20s " three cocker spaniels and one Jack Russell terrier " and I've come to believe that canines are unmatched as companions, providing faithful, unconditional love. They're even great listeners. (My current cocker, Binx,…...
Does your dog miss you while you're on vacation? Ask a pet psychic.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (61+ words) The Washington Post Pet psychics have long claimed an ability to communicate with animals beyond the grave. Some now say they can also divine your pets' travel preferences. The puggle wanted to talk about her Christmas road trip to Illinois....
Elmer the kitten, found in a bucket of glue, got lifesaving care and a home
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (96+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Veterinarians soaked the cat, named Elmer by rescuers, for hours in canola…...
Guest column | Ask a Vet: Why are my cat's pupils dilated all the time?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (142+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Q: My elderly cat's pupils seem to stay dilated, even in bright light....
Guest column | Ask a Vet: How do I protect my pet from fleas, ticks and other parasites?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (265+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The right product depends on where you live, and your pet's age…...