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Not all dogs have what it takes to be Lassie.

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Think twice before letting your pooch drink standing water or munch on that discarded bagel.

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Here's why you shouldn't rely on the seven-year rule.

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Pet foods made from lentils and peas are also a potential risk.

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The dome-shaped water reservoir poses a suffocation hazard if dogs manage to get their snouts stuck in it.

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Where dogs are treated like royalty.

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Here's where to work if you want to bring your pupper to the office.

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Planning on taking a ball of fur home during Adopt a Cat month? Experts weigh in on 11 ways you can make the match a good one.

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Here's what the "play bow" really means.

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All the cuddles, none of the struggle.

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Fido and Fluffy deserve to be captured like the stars they are.

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Small amounts of pentobarbital were detected in Kibbles 'N Bits and Gravy Train products.

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It's time you started washing these bacteria traps.

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John Lennon had almost as many cats as the Beatles had No. 1 hits.

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They've been linked to nearly 70 illnesses, and 15 fatalities.

There have been some pretty cute criminals prowling the streets.

From foul-mouthed parrots to prison-breaking cats, these 25 animals are proof that “crime” can sometimes be cuddly.

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The robotic companion was discontinued in 2006.

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Diagnosing and treating allergies can look the same, whether the patient is a kitten or a kid.

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Spend a little now, save a lot later.

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These interspecies friendships prove that anybody can get along if they really put their minds to it.

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Guinea pigs get lonely, too.

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Our pets are part of the family—so sometimes, a family vacation isn't complete without them.

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A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.

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In pet food taste-testing, puking can be a good thing.