Pet and Animal News Archives

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Oregon Cat Dies From Swine Flu Infection

Published: Nov 19th, 2009

Two weeks after the first confirmed case of H1N1 influenza virus infection in cats, a...

Equine Piroplasmosis Found in 11 States

Published: Nov 18th, 2009

Following the outbreak of equine piroplasmosis on a Texas ranch in October, authorities...

2009 CFA International Cat Show Preview

Published: Nov 18th, 2009

This weekend the finest show cats from around the world return to Atlanta's Georgia International...

Special Forces Dog Found After 14 Months in Afghan Wilderness

Published: Nov 12th, 2009

An Australian Special Forces Explosive Detection Dog has been discovered safe and well...

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Horse Genome Project Completed

Published: Nov 12th, 2009

An international team of scientists has completed the sequencing of all 3 billion base...

PETCO To Hold Pet Nutrition Workshops

Published: Nov 12th, 2009

Following a survey in which the company found that only 40% of pet owners understand...

3 New Cases of Swine Flu in Ferrets

Published: Nov 12th, 2009

A further 3 ferrets in Oregon have tested positive for the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus, taking...

FDA Issues Pig Ear and Beef Hoof Health Warning

Published: Nov 12th, 2009

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to pet owners not to use...