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New gene therapy offers hope for sterilizing female cats without surgery

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Cathy M. Rosenthal

Dear Cathy: I am the birth-control advocate. We have had birth control for the human species for over 50 years. Why don’t we have effective non-surgical sterilization for our beloved dogs and cats that suffer so in most parts of the world? — Francine, Killingworth, Connecticut

Dear Francine: Researchers have been trying to develop a pill or injection to address pet reproduction for more than 20 years now. Dogs’ and cats’ reproductive cycles are uniquely different from humans’, so coming up with a solution has been challenging. Some previous efforts have led to severe side effects.

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Veterinary Clinic’s Resident Cat Has a Total Field Day with Candy Dish Meant for Customers

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Animal lovers love nothing more than when a store or a veterinary clinic has a resident pet, and the cat at this vet clinic has stolen our hearts with how they act with a bowl of candy the clinic has set out for its customers.

Watch the following hilarious video posted by @Lizzie7488 of the clinic cat having some very sweet fun.

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This is a perfect example of ‘If I fits, I sits.” TikTok users can’t get enough of this hilarious video and @TaPhoto says, “so…. it’s usually take one right? I

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Shively Police release surveillance video of animal clinic shooting

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – On Wednesday, a Grand jury decided not to bring charges against a pet owner who shot and killed Trent Taylor at the Shively Animal Clinic and Hospital.

The shooter claimed self-defense, but Taylor’s family said the deadly force was not justified.

Shively Police Department released a video from inside the clinic that sheds more light on what happened.

The shooting took place outside, which has no cameras, but now we can see exactly what led up to it.

The women involved first showed up at the clinic at 6:14 pm on May 14th.

They talk to

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How to Prepare Your Dog and Home for a Pet Sitter

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young female pet sitter hugging dogs how to prepare for pet sitter — (Photo credit: svetikd / Getty Images)

Pet sitters can be lifesavers when you have to leave home and can’t take your dog with you. But it can also be nerve-wracking to leave your fur baby in the hands of someone else, even if they are an experienced professional. To ensure a smooth experience for both your dog and the pet sitter, proper preparation is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to prepare your dog and home for a pet sitter, ensuring your pup receives the best care possible in your absence.

Clean and organize

Start by thoroughly

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El Paso Animal Services holds a free drive-thru pet wellness clinic this weekend

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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso Animal Services will offer free pet vaccinations and microchips to hundreds of pets via a drive-thru pet wellness clinic on Sunday.

The event will take place at 301 George Perry Boulevard from 8 am to 11 am

The free event is first-come, first-served and limited to the first 500 pets.

Pets must remain in the vehicle; all dogs must be on a leash and cats must be placed in a secure carrier while visiting the drive-thru clinic.

Dogs will receive a parvo/distemper vaccination, while cats will receive a feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and

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Most tick bites go unnoticed. Here’s how to identify and treat them

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Ticks may be tiny, but they’re worth making a big deal over. They can spread serious diseases to you and your pets, so it’s important to be on the lookout for tick bites pretty much year-round — and pictures of tick bites can help you identify them.

With changing climate patterns and milder winters, these days, “every season is tick season,” Matt Frye, Ph.D., an entomologist and educator with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University, tells TODAY.com.

“There are ticks active all year,” he explains. “So if the temperature is above freezing, you have a

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New Fulton County animal shelter to open in fall, will house over 350 pets

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Hundreds of pets up for adoption will soon have a new, temporary, home in Fulton County.

As work continues on a brand new state-of-the-art animal services facility the county celebrated a “topping out” ceremony.

The signing of the last steel beam for Fulton County’s new $40 million, 50,000-square-foot facility included a paw print.

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“It was only built to house 80 dogs, and right now we have over 360,” said Heather Friedman, Lifeline Chief Marketing Officer.

The new facility can house that many and more. It will also include a

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Your Pet Wants to Sleep in Your Bed, but Should You Let Him? Here’s the Safety 411

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Indoor shot of senior couple sleeping peacefully at home in bed with favorite dog between having sweet dreams. Mature woman embraces pet while sleeping. Protecting peace of owners. Rest and friendship; Shutterstock ID 1879212928; purchase_order: -; jobs: -; clients: -; other: - — Indoor shot of senior couple sleeping peacefully at home in bed with favorite dog between having sweet dreams. Mature woman embraces pet while sleeping. Protecting peace of owners. Rest and friendship; Shutterstock ID 1879212928; purchase_order: -; jobs: -; clients: -; other: –

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Picture this: You’re tucked into bed, drifting off to sleep with your beloved cat or dog snuggled beside you. It’s a cozy scene — because who doesn’t love a little puppy or kitty snuggle? It turns out, however, that there are downsides to letting your pet sleep in your bed. Every animal is different, of

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