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Dog Flu Facts

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H3N8 is the virus that causes flu in dogs, and while there are no known cases of a human catching the flu from their pet, it can be passed from dog to dog. Here are some important dog flu facts: WHAT IS THE DOG FLU? The H3N8 virus, more commonly referred to as the Dog Flu or canine influenza. Runny nose.

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New Podcast for Week Ending February 13, 2009

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In this week’s podcast ending February 13, 2010: **Britain’s Ministry of Defense defends its use of pigs as subjects in explosives testing; **an elephant expert argues for the closing of the elephant exhibit at the Toronto Zoo; **the State of Hawaii seeks to toughen penalties for dog fighting; **Animal rights groups protest the Canadian seal hunt in (..)

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New Podcast Uploaded for 01/30/10

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In this week's podcast ending January 30, 2010: **A Mercy for Animals video spurs calls for a ban on tail docking in the State of New York; **Animal rights activists try to stop construction of a bullfighting ring in Beijing; **A PETA protestor gets a pie in the face for protesting against the Canadian seal hunt; **And legislation is proposed in China (..)

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Dads and their Pets

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The winner will get a choice of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul pet food (dog or cat). When I was just a little girl, dad had to be convinced that our first dog should stick around. Luckily, our dog seemed to know he had to work on my dad, and made sure to burp right in his face one day. Now it’s your turn!

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Why Do Penguins Wear Tuxedos?

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They range in size from the tiny Fairy Penguin ( Eudyptula minor ) at about 1 kg to the very large Emperor Penguin Aptenodytes forsteri at about 35 kg (that would be a reasonably large dog). They are excellent underwater swimmers, can capture prey with their well-adapted beaks, and can hold their breath for very long periods of time.

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When Birds Are Near: Dispatches From Contemporary Writers

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And, in “The Black and White,” Sara Crosby tells the evocative tale of finding a deceased Black-and-white Warbler on Charles Street while walking her dog. Editor Susan Fox Rogers is a Visiting Associate Professor of Writing at Bard College and an experienced anthology editor.