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(UPI) An Oklahoma canine is in the doghouse after being caught on camera starting a fire by chewing on a lithium ion battery.

The Tulsa Fire Department posted a video to YouTube showing the scene that unfolded inside the home earlier this year.

The security camera footage shows the dog chewing on a lithium ion battery on a pet bed while ...Read more

While much of California braced for triple-digit heat waves and devastating wildfires, a coyote decided the time was right to sneak into a Simi Valley home and try to eat a Chihuahua.

On Monday just before noon, according to the Simi Valley Police Department, a resident in the 500 block of Shadow Lane was in the bathroom when he heard an ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

We have a wonderful eight-year-old "shihmalpoo" named Oliver. We have an in-ground pool. Whenever I enter the pool, Oliver becomes very frantic and races along the pool's fencing, barking wildly, clearly upset. He does not act this way when my wife enters, even though she is his primary caregiver. We have put him inside when we swim...Read more

Americans have been looking to diets for miracle health cures and weight loss magic bullets since before the 1830s, trying everything from subsisting on nothing but grapes in the 1920s to different variations on high-fat, low-carb diets that persist in popularity today.

The global weight management market was valued at a staggering $142.58 ...Read more

If you are a beach bum but hate leaving your dog at home during the summer months, don’t fret! You can have a fun-filled day with your canine companion if you do a little extra planning.

To help owners have the best beach experience possible with their dogs, the American Kennel Club offers the following safety tips.

Bring plenty of water...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a large, neutered male cat who is a master of the scarf and barf. He eats so quickly that soon afterward, the projectile vomits. I have tried food for sensitive stomachs, but it hasn't helped. Because I have three other cats, it is not realistic for me to monitor all his food intake. It would be perfect if there were a ...Read more

Setting up camp and sleeping under the stars on a breezy summer evening is a feeling like no other, one made even better with your pup tagging along. Camping with your dog is a great way to bond, exercise and enjoy nature together.

The American Kennel Club suggests the following tips for a safe and relaxing camping venture with your pup.

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(UPI) A heartwarming reunion occurred in Las Vegas after a good samaritan found a dog missing for nine years.

Gizmo, a chihuahua mix, who escaped from a backyard in the southwest valley of Las Vegas as a young pup, was recently discovered and identified through his microchip.

The dog's owner, Judith Monarrez, received an unexpected email ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My dog constantly barks throughout any meal or snack that I eat. Even when I give her something to eat, she does not stop her incessant barking. It's as if I am not feeding her fast enough. When I have a dinner party, she constantly barks when we are eating. I have even put her out of the room I am in, but she still barks....Read more

(UPI) A kitten was rescued from the axle of a car by firefighters in England and has now been adopted into a new home.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that crews from Market Harborough Fire and Rescue Station recently received a call about a kitten in distress and arrived to fine the feline was hiding in the axle of ...Read more

(UPI) Firefighters in England came to the rescue of a dog named Bramble who became trapped in a storm drain.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that Bramble went for a "'ruff' walk" through a storm drain system in Faversham.

Firefighters located the canine deep underground and removed a manhole cover, revealing the playful pup ...Read more

As we have witnessed in the past couple of years, environmental emergencies and disasters are not rare and seem to be affecting all areas of the country and world.

Every family should have some plan of action in case of an emergency, such as a house fire or flood evacuation. If one has pets or livestock, one must include plans to help them ...Read more

(UPI) A worker for a New Jersey recycling program climbed into the back of a truck to rescue a kitten that wound up in his waste compactor.

Burlington County Regional Recycling Program employee Mark Motta said he was checking on his truck when he discovered an oil-covered kitten trapped the waste compactor.

"I shut everything off and climbed ...Read more

(UPI) Police in Texas said a dog seen wandering with a plastic bowl stuck over its head has been captured and freed from her predicament.

The Manvel Police Department revealed earlier this week on social media that a yellow lab mix had been seen wandering the community with what appeared to be a clear plastic bowl stuck over her face.

Police, ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My daughter requires an emotional support dog for anxiety. Her previous mixed-breed dog died three and a half years ago, and she is still grieving. We already have two three-year-old male cats (brothers). The cats are indoors and can access most of our big ten-room house.

What can we do to help these animals eventually accept one ...Read more

(UPI) Animal rescuers in Colorado came to the rescue of a stray kitten who "took a wrong turn and ended up on the interstate."

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said on social media that a pair of officers responded to a report of a kitten running loose amid the 90-degree heat on Interstate 25.

"This kitten took a wrong turn and ...Read more

Happy wedding season!

Because our dogs are our companions, many people want to include them in the big day’s celebration. To ensure that your dog’s participation in the festivities goes smoothly, the American Kennel Club offers the following tips for including your dog in your wedding safely.

Consider your dog’s temperament. Before ...Read more