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DIY: How to Spy on your Pets Using Skype as a Webcam

May 18, 2012
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If you've ever wondered what your pet does when you're not home, you can find out in a few simple steps using Skype, the free online video calling service, and a computer or tablet with a built-in webcam.

Skyping your pet may sound like over-the-top pet parenting, but it is actually a handy tool for a variety of situations. You can see your pet in real-time at the click of a button if you want to check on a pet with separation anxiety, spy on a pet that gets into trouble when no one is home, or talk to a pet during a long day at work.

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FDA Investigation Uncovers Subpar Conditions at Diamond Pet Foods

May 16, 2012
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The FDA has released a scathing report detailing their inspection of the Diamond Pet Foods manufacturing facility, which is at the center of an investigation involving tainted pet food.

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Pet Food Recall: Nestle Purina Cat Food

May 14, 2012
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The FDA has announced the voluntary recall of a Nestlé Purina cat food due to a low level of thiamine (Vitamin B1) in Purina Veterinary Diets® OM Overweight Management canned cat food.  The FDA conducted analytical testing on a product sample after receiving a complaint about it from a consumer.

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Kimpton Hotels Pet Photo Contest Offers the Ultimate Getaway

May 10, 2012
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If you have a photogenic pet, grab your camera and snap an awww-inspiring picture of them for a chance to win a fabulous getaway in Kimpton Hotels' Paw-parazzi Pet Photo Contest.  

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Pet Food Recall Expands to Include 13 Brands

May 6, 2012
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The recall of pet foods linked to Salmonella contamination in nine states has expanded to include 13 brands of dog food and two cat food varieties.  Kirkland, Canidae, Taste of the Wild, Natural Balance and WellPet are just some of the latest recalled brands made at a Gaston, South Carolina manufacturing plant that is the source of tainted kibble.

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Contaminated Dog Food Linked to Human Salmonella Outbreak in 9 States

May 4, 2012
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The FDA and CDC have determined that an outbreak of 14 human cases of Salmonella Infantis in nine states are linked to several varieties of Diamond Pet Foods dry dog food. The tainted foods were produced by a manufacturing facility in Gaston, South Carolina, which also produces pet food for companies other than Diamond Foods, according to the FDA.

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A Paint Party for Pet Lovers

May 3, 2012

Painting, Wine and Fun!
A Breed Trust Event
Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Painted Dogs from The PaintBar Newton

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For the Love of Designer Dogs [Infographic]

May 2, 2012

Labradoodles, puggles and cavachons are just a few of the 500 designer dog breeds that have exploded in popularity in recent years.  If you've ever wondered how these designer dogs compare to purebreds and mutts this infographic has all the answers, from their costs to their life expectancy. 

Be prepared to pay a price for that clever "oodle" name if you get your dog from a breeder. Designer dogs cost 25-50% more than purebreds, but the benefit you get in return is that they live longer, according to this infographic from PetCareRx.

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Pet Food Recall: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul

April 30, 2012
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The FDA has announced that a voluntary recall by Diamond Pet Foods is expanding to include their Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula dry dog food. One bag of the product has tested positive for Salmonella and although no dog illnesses have been reported, the recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure.

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What Your Dog Reveals About Your Personality

April 27, 2012
Yellow lab dog running in water

Your choice in dog breed says a lot about your personality, according to a new study in the United Kingdom.  Love a Labrador Retriever? You're easy going and agreeable. Prefer a pint-sized Pomeranian? You're intellectually curious.

People have long been classified as dog people or cat people, but new research takes this one step further and suggests that people select dog breeds that mirror their own personality.

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