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JUNE 20, 2009

A dog also had to be euthanized after a gauze square was left in its abdominal cavity during a previous surgery and caused an obstruction. Tags: university research animal research welfare violations medical research animal laboratories. One subsequently had to be euthanized.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Here is an interesting article about research out of Sweden that suggests that all domesticated dogs may have originated from China. Tags: china. That is the proposal of a team of geneticists led by Peter Savolainen of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

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JULY 5, 2010

a site for dog lovers. One hundred and twenty beagles who faced lifetimes being used in medical research experiments have been freed — just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. Tags: animal research dogs Best Friends animal laboratories. From ohmidog! and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

A research project into the feasibility of using miniature pigs in laboratories concluded they are better suited for testing toxins, drugs and chemicals than dogs and monkeys. Tags: europe animal research mini-pigs pigs.

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Because “duck, duck, goose” is a little too wintry (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) for a post written in the dog days of August. By tagging the Parrot and monitoring the area with remote cameras, scientists hope to learn more about this species and how to keep it safe.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

They're trying to get documentation regarding the 100 dogs and cats sold to the University of Utah for medical experiments. Tags: animal research.

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JUNE 29, 2009

The Texas Attorney General ruled earlier this month that the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center can withhold records of a committee that oversees the use of animals in training and research. The university also purchased dogs from the shelter up until 2007, Carruth said. I bet there's probably some ugly stuff in those records.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Animal rights campaigners have accused the Progenix Research lab, which uses monkeys, dogs, rodents and rabbits for toxicology testing, of poisoning the animals to death. Tags: animal research malaysia.

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MARCH 26, 2009

I thought it was an urban myth that animal shelters would actually turn over unwanted animals to laboratories for research, but apparently not. Montcalm County has taken a step towards ending its relationship with an animal research facility. In return, the company can use some of the unwanted dogs for animal research.

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JULY 11, 2009

An AVMA resolution was quietly killed this afternoon that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing and education. Tags: breeders animal research veterinarians animal shelters medical research avma. From Veterinary News.

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JULY 16, 2013

With a little bit of research and practice, you can have your plan down pat in an afternoon. Curious dogs often rest their paws on the edges of counter tops looking for food. If your dog happens to get curious around the stove, he/she might just bump one of those knobs! dogs giveaways pet care' a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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MAY 31, 2010

to set up a biotechnology center in southern Malacca state has come under fire by activists because it will conduct tests on dogs and primates to make medicines. The activists say Malaysia has no regulations on animal research, which could lead to test subjects being abused. The plans by India's Vivo BioTech Ltd.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

I come down hard on Puerto Rico, ever since the scandal in which dogs were being thrown off bridges by an animal control company. They've been planning to build a facility to breed research monkeys in Puerto Rico for some time. Tags: puerto rico animal research primates. Plus, well, you get this picture.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Thinking Pink for Pups: Dogtopia Pampers Dogs for Cancer Research. Dogs across the country will get primped and pampered in October, all in the name of breast cancer awareness and research. Dogtopia, a full-service dog day care, spa and boutique with locations throughout the U.S. Tags: events.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

In a brief tour of a particular biotech research company, I was taken to the animal lab. Interesting that many of the grants this place gets specifically say they can't experiment on any domesticated animals (cats and dogs I guess.). There was a poster in the lunch room with four cute animals (a dog, cat, rabbit and something else.)

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APRIL 25, 2009

The worlds’ first transgenic dog, Ruppy (short for Ruby Puppy), produces a fluorescent protein that glows red under ultraviolet light. Ruppy and four other beagles are the first dogs to glow, though the experiment has taken place in other animals. Lee was also part of a team that created the first cloned dog, Snuppy, in 2005.

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OCTOBER 17, 2009

The law, since revised, aimed to protect animal research laboratories from illegal, sometimes violent protests. Huntingdon used mostly mice and rats , but also some dogs, monkeys, fish and guinea pigs , in its research in New Jersey. Tags: huntingdon animal enterprise protection act.

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JUNE 5, 2009

There are researchers out there who say that they do. Researchers tickled babies and six different kinds of apes, quantified their giggles, and found that the patterns fit a classic evolutionary tree. Tags: animal behavior primates. I certainly think they can laugh and have fun. I've seen it. From Cosmiclog at MSNBC.

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MARCH 23, 2009

News of the Weird Owners claim dog died from being in non-ventilated Animal Control vehicle. Stick another dog in the same situation and see if it dies too! It was an "experiment" you see, even though they are just Animal Control, not a research facility. Tags: animal cruelty Stupid USDA animal welfare us.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 20, 2010

We have a request, and it's an issue I've written about a handful of times but never had this particular question answered by readers: How do you talk with your vet--who is against feeding your dog vegan food--about your choice to do so? I'm fortunate to have a regular (non-specialist) vet who has no problem at all with a vegan diet for dogs.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. See a video on how dogs think like us.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

I think that ocean life, with the exception of mammals, are often overlooked because they are not the sentient, communicating species that we identify with, like primates, dogs, cats, etc. I'm going to try and research other groups to see if there is a group that is more in line with the philosophy I'm trying to follow.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Of course it’s always important to research your pet food choices to help keep your pets healthy! And lastly, here is an interesting video about breed bias: ‘What is Your Dog Breed Bias? Is your childhood dog your favorite breed? Join our awesome team of dog bloggers in a conversation about your breed bias.’

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JUNE 4, 2009

With June here and the weather heating up, more and more dog owners will be treating their pups to an afternoon at a neighborhood dog park. There are more than 600 dog parks across the country, which means spending the day at the dog park is becoming increasingly more common. Always clean up after your dog.

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Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Our members are pet owners, dog and cat clubs, obedience clubs and rescue groups as well as breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, farmers, fishermen, hunters and wildlife biologists. Tags: corporate lies. Clever bastards.

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JUNE 1, 2009

Sargeant, doing business as Sargeant’s Wholesale Biologicals, buys carcasses from animal shelters and sells them to research facilities such as UC Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine. Tags: animal shelter management animal cruelty california san joaquin valley.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that owning a pet helps increase levels of physical activity. Additional on-going activities, such as community dog-walking programs, will debut in specific markets in the coming months. Tags: events. A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. Spring 2011.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 5, 2010

First let me say that there is no recall of Vetsulin (often used to manage the diabetes of dogs and cats) as of today. I alerted my regular (non-specialist) vet of this and though he didn't treat me like a crazy person, he didn't do any research, either. Tags: Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. So what is it? What does it mean?

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JULY 12, 2009

The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums. Tags: news websites. That’s the goal of the newly launched www.bringpetshome.org. There is no additional cost to the consumer.

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JULY 9, 2010

Your dog or cat—your best friend in the world—gets sick. It takes a bit of research, but learning the early symptoms of pet illness can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in the long run. Tags: guest post pet care. You were laid off 6 months ago and your industry is crippled by the recession. You can’t catch a break.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 12, 2009

My dogs eat vegan dog food. animals in research, in schools or as food). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. They don't have collars made from animals. But they also haven't made a moral choice to not use animals. And they concentrate on the health aspects of removing animals from your diet.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

From WildEarth Guardians: WildEarth Guardians’ research reveals this agency is: • Biologically Unsound - Wildlife Services uses a “sledgehammer approach” to wildlife management, meaning over one million animals are killed each year using non-selective killing controls such as poisons, traps, and aerial gunning. Ranchers oppose the move.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 8, 2009

And now that she's not eating as much canned food, she'll probably drink more water (either from a scotch glass or the dogs' bowls), but that's to be expected. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters. Hopefully, with increased demand, Ami will be easier to obtain. When I start seeing results/changes of some sort, I'll let you know.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The vet did give me a hard time about the dogs' animal-free diets (my traditional vets don't, ironically), and my response was that unless she could show me some research that his particular type of injury needs animal protein to heal, I wasn't going to change anything. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. been there.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

In addition to dogs and cats, we now feature all kinds of pets for adoption, including rabbits, farm animals, ferrets, hamsters and other small animals, horses, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and even fish. Tags: guest post. For more information visit this page [link]. And thank you for sharing this information with our readers.

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