pets

Barbra Streisand, on stage with her dog, Samantha, who was cloned to create Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett.

Arts

Cloning A Beloved Pet May Be A Tempting Idea, But There Are Pitfalls

1:22pm March 03, 2018

by Scott Simon

Barbra Streisand's story of cloning her late dog, Samantha, prompted NPR's Scott Simon to muse on the ways cloning falls short, and the alternatives to trying to re-create a beloved pet.

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Shawareb the cat reclaims his place on NPR correspondent Diaa Hadid's bed hours after he arrives in Islamabad.

World News

How I Moved My Cat From Israel To Pakistan

11:51am February 10, 2018

by Diaa Hadid

NPR's Islamabad correspondent faced a thorny problem when she moved from Jerusalem to Pakistan: how to transport her pet between countries that lack diplomatic links and don't recognize each other.

John Locke lounges at home. Owners often say they don't care if their pet is "fat" — there's just more to love!

Health & Safety

Showing Love Through Food May Be Making Our Pets Obese And Unhappy

4:30pm January 12, 2018

by Deborah Linder

Over half of the dogs and cats around the globe battle the bulge. A pet obesity specialist says a deep human-animal bond may inadvertently be causing unhealthy emotional and physical consequences.

Campylobacter infections are common in dogs, cats and people.

Pet-Store Puppies Linked To Campylobacter Outbreak In People

4:20pm September 12, 2017

by Greta Jochem

Adorable fuzzy puppies aren't usually thought of as disease vectors. But they come with germs, too. It's not clear how pet-store puppies caused dozens of humans to get sick with Campylobacter.

The notion that every dog or cat should be neutered at 6 months isn't based on evidence, says veterinarian Brennen McKenzie, author of The SkeptVet blog. It depends on the breed and other factors. Talk to your vet, he advises, about pros, cons and timing.

Pets Deserve Evidence-Based Medicine, Too, Says The SkeptVet

7:37am September 03, 2017

by Ingfei Chen

Veterinarian Brennen McKenzie writes The SkeptVet, a blog that pushes for evidence-based medicine instead of relying on tradition, anecdotes or pseudoscience in the treatment of cats and dogs.

Andrew White helps a neighbor — and a dog — get to safety after their street was flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

A Bipartisan Bill Helped Save Pets From Harvey, And Maybe Their Humans Too

6:59am September 02, 2017

by Scott Simon

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, many people who lost their homes to flooding were able to save their pets. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the importance of those relationships.

Celebrations that include loud fireworks often terrify dogs. Though there's not yet much science to confirm it, some veterinarians and pet owners say CBD, an extract of hemp or marijuana, can ease a pet's fear.

Some Marijuana-Derived Treatments Aim To Soothe Skittish Pets

12:43pm July 04, 2017

by Ingfei Chen

If your pooch runs, howls or hides at the first sound of fireworks, you're not alone. Noise-related phobia is common, veterinarians say. Could cannabidiol oil soothe your sensitive beast?

Daily News

Forsyth Humane Society Aims To Find More Animals Good Homes

5:13am June 19, 2017

by David Ford

Last August, after nearly three decades in a cramped, 1,800 square foot facility, the Forsyth Humane Society moved into a new, 10,000 square foot location on Country Club Road in Winston-Salem

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The zeal with which Bubba pursues a purple ball has won the tortoise fans. Paul Milham's video of the reptile has been seen tens of millions of times.

Bubba The Tortoise Dazzles Millions, Simply By Playing With A Ball

1:26pm March 31, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Bubba became an Internet star after Paul Milham posted a video of his daughter's tortoise scampering after a ball like a determined puppy.

Dog owners should think about end-of-life care for their pets.

When You Love An Old Dog, Managing Care Can Be A Challenge

1:21pm February 25, 2017

by Preeti N. Malani

Aging dogs often need extra medical care. But there comes a time to be realistic about what can and can't be done, veterinarians say. The pet's comfort is paramount.