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Pet Pointers: Animal cruelty laws

Several states are looking to make changes to their animal cruelty laws. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has more about what's being proposed.

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05/19/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Cats and obesity

It may come as no surprise that obesity is a growing problem for American cats, and we may even be contributing to this problem without realizing it. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

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05/16/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Salmonella outbreak in pet food

There has been another outbreak of salmonella in pet food, causing several brands to issue recalls as a precaution. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

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05/12/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Rescuing birds

When we think of rescued animals, most of us think of cats and dogs. But exotic animals like birds are also surrendered to sanctuaries and rescue groups and are available for adoption. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza tells us more about these beautiful birds and why people give them up.

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Updated 05/09/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: ASPCA pet adoption survey

The national ASPCA recently conducted a study of adoptions to find out what factors are important to people when choosing a pet. Lisa Chelenza has more about their findings in this edition of Pet Pointers.

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05/05/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Cat facts

According to the ASPCA, there are more than 86 million house cats in the United States. While we love our cats and believe we know our feline companions, there are lots of interesting things you may not know. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza tells you some of the most bizarre facts about cats.

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05/02/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Dog shows

From the very small to the very tall dogs come in all shapes, sizes , colors and types, but these dogs, no matter how different, all have one thing in common; they are tough competitors.

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04/28/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Broken bones

A broken bone can happen in an instant. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza explains what to do if your pet has a broken bone.

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Updated 04/25/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Basset hounds

They are known for their noses, but basset hounds are also loyal and lovable with a fascinating history that dates back centuries. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza takes a closer look at the basset hound.

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04/21/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Rabies vaccinations

As responsible pet parents, it’s important to have our pets vaccinated against several diseases, including rabies. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza talks about this deadly disease and why it’s so important to keep vaccinations up to date.

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04/18/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Ticks

With a milder than usual winter behind us, scientists say tick activity is on the rise. Lisa Chelenza tells us more about ticks in this edition of Pet Pointers.

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04/14/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: The Norwegian Lundehund

The AKC recognizes 170 dog breeds and one of the newest is also one of the oldest. Lisa Chelenza has more about the Norwegian Lundehund in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Updated 04/11/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Keeping cats off tables and counters

Cats love to climb, and it’s often on places we just don’t want them to. Lisa Chelenza has some tips for keeping cats off tables and counter tops in this edition of Pet Pointers.

04/07/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Raising your own chickens

Cute little Easter chicks eventually turn into full grown chickens. Many people think about having a few chickens, but what is it really like to care for a flock of your own? Lisa Chelenza takes a look in this edition of Pet Pointers.

04/04/2012 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Keeping pets safe around Easter goodies

Easter is a fun time of year, but it comes with hazards to our pets. Lisa Chelenza looks at some Easter hazards in this edition of Pet Pointers.

03/31/2012 05:00 AM