The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the primary government authority for pet dogs imported into the United States, including returning U.S.-origin dogs. APHIS Veterinary Services has requirements ONLY if…
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China Creates a Clone of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Dog
According to claims made by state media on Wednesday, scientists in China’s southwestern city of Wuhan have successfully created a cloned dog described as the “Sherlock Holmes” of police sniffer dogs. Chinese…
Pets Can Help Patients
Can pets also help in treating illnesses? Some medical experts support this non-traditional treatment known as “animal-assisted therapy,” while others believe that more research is still needed on the subject. However, despite…
63 Percent of American Households Have Pets
Approximately 63 percent of households in the United States have pets. The number of pet dogs in the U.S. is about 73 million, while cats number more than 90 million. People keep…
Growing Demand for Dogs in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow and the number of well-off people increases, the trade in both live and slaughtered dogs is also flourishing in the country. Buying expensive dogs to keep…
India: Superstitions linked to dog bites
In India’s remote and poverty-stricken areas, there is a shortage of healthcare facilities and qualified doctors. Even today, many people seek treatment from faith healers, who sometimes present strange theories about how…
Penny the Doberman Steals the Spotlight at Westminster’s 150th Show
New York — It was Penny’s night. The Doberman pinscher captured the Best in Show title at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, cementing her place in dog show history. Veteran…
Epstein Files Released Friday Include Zorro Ranch Images
Images of disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at his sprawling southern Santa Fe County property, Zorro Ranch, were among the trove of documents released Friday afternoon by the U.S….
Even the pet dogs of overweight people are usually overweight too: Research
A study has revealed that the pet animals of overweight people are generally well-fed and overweight themselves. An interesting research conducted in Denmark suggests that this is likely because overweight individuals tend…
A Love-Struck Dog Is Infatuated with Humans
Thirteen states in the United States have officially designated a particular breed of dog—the Great Dane—as their state animal. But the matter does not end there. According to statistics from last year,…