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Heartbreaking video shows dog chasing after owner's car after being dumped on street
A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach.
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‘No real top dog' in pet insurance? Try cost-saving alternatives
A survey by Consumer Reports revealed that pet owners are unsatisfied with most pet insurance coverage. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares better ways to save on pet medical care.
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A rare fungal infection was found in two cats in Kansas. The vet tech also got sick.
The report comes as the CDC is keeping an eye on the spread of a similar fungal infection in South America that’s far more contagious.
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French bulldogs chosen the most popular US breed for second year
French bulldogs, or frenchies, continued to be the most commonly registered purebred dogs in 2023, according to the American Kennel Club ranking released on Wednesday.
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French bulldogs remain the most popular dog breed in the US
The American Kennel Club says French bulldogs are still the United States’ most commonly registered purebreds.
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What's the latest with the mystery dog illness that starts with a cough? What to know
Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California and more.
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Purina says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media
Purina said an investigation found no issue with its pet food. But some pet owners still think the products caused their dogs or cats to become ill or die.
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French bulldog puppy stolen along U Street NW
Police say someone smashed the car window and stole the dog as the owner stopped to pick up food.
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French bulldog puppy stolen from parked car on U Street NW: Police
A French bulldog puppy was stolen on Sunday night from a car parked on U Street NW, police said.
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Missing Pennsylvania dog crosses state lines into Maryland
A 15-year-old volunteer was able to bring in a dog believed to have been lost from Pennsylvania, but who she belongs to is still a mystery. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.
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Why giant goldfish are storming America's Great Lakes
Goldfish measuring more than a foot long are becoming a more common sight in freshwater lakes across the country. Careless pet owners are to blame, experts say.
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‘My best friend': JP Finlay mourns his dog Banks but will hold onto a holiday memento
I parked at Dulles Airport and sat in my truck sobbing. I’d traveled on Thanksgiving plenty before, and I was confident the Washington football team I’d poured my youth and adulthood into would get its ass kicked yet again by the Cowboys the next day. That’s not why I cried. About 20 minutes earlier, I got the call from...
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A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs.
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These are the holiday food that your pets shouldn't eat — and ones they can
There are numerous foods that are harmful to your pets. Here is a list of what your furry four-legged pals can and cannot eat.
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How to prevent pet-related back injuries
Dog ownership can take a toll on the owner’s backs due to a lot of dog-related activities, such as walking a dog and picking up a dog. News4’s Megan McGrath talks to spine surgeon Dr. Chris Good about tips to prevent back issues.
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Study says pet owners love dogs more than cats
The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and questioned more than 2,000 pet owners in Europe.
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2-year-old girl lost in the woods found asleep using family dog as a pillow
Police say a 2-year-old girl who walked away from her home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with two family dogs was found hours later asleep in the woods using one of the canines as a furry pillow.
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Clear The Shelters celebrates 1 million pet adoptions
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative has now resulted in more than one million adoptions since 2015.
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Clear The Shelters has now helped rescue more than 1 million animals
NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters initiative has surpassed 1 million animals rescued after 157,000 animals found new homes in 2023.
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FDA pet food investigation: What to know about diet-related heart disease
At least 1,382 cases of heart damage, possibly diet related, have been reported in dogs, although veterinary researchers believe the problem could be more widespread than the numbers suggest.