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What's going on with the pets in your neighborhood?
Think your dog needs that shot? Maybe not. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010)
"Studies are starting to show that we don't need to vaccinate them every year," said Dr. Ashley Shelton, assistant director of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).
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Pet gifts for Valentine's Day (Thu, 11 Feb 2010)
Show pets some love this Valentine's Day.
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When it's doggone cold, get doggie coats (Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
Shopping blogger Lauren Bright has hot deals on cool coats to keep your pup warm
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New Jersey pet photos: Can you bring the funny? (Mon, 25 Jan 2010)
Awesome photos, hilarious captions posted by Jersey pet owners
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Dr. Nicholas Dodman and scientists at Tufts University discover shared gene in dogs with obsessive disorders (Fri, 22 Jan 2010)
Dodman's breakthrough recently appeared in the science section of The New York Times and a short version of the report was published in Molecular Psychiatry.
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Which NJ.com member's dog is the cutest? (Wed, 20 Jan 2010)
Check out the photos and vote in our poll
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New Jersey woman and her dogs prep for the Iditarod (Wed, 20 Jan 2010)
Meet Kim Darst and her dog team as they train in Blairstown for the big race
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Humane Society saved many pets lives in 2009 (Wed, 13 Jan 2010)
The society's many accomplishments last year are listed.
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New Year's resolutions for pet owners--and pets (Fri, 08 Jan 2010)
You and your pet can make 2010 a better year.
>> read more
Why dogs become fearful and aggressive (Tue, 01 Dec 2009)
learn the many things you can do as a dog owner to help prevent fearful and aggressive behaviors
>> read more
"The American Pit Bull - Let's get real about this breed" (Tue, 17 Nov 2009)
This is the subject of WNJC1360AM's radio program "Thursday in the Doghouse," hosted by Renee Premaza. To hear the interview click here: "The American Pit Bull - Let's Get Real About This Breed."...
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Reader mailbag: Homeless dogs in New Jersey, animal cruelty, irate cat-lover (Fri, 13 Nov 2009)
Star-Ledger pet owners share their concerns with columnist Joan Lowell Smith.
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Reaching the animal mind with Karen Pryor: an interactive interview (Thu, 05 Nov 2009)
Imagine my excitement when I read about how Karen trained a hermit crab to ring a bell for food, or a wolf to greet visitors calmly at a preserve instead of charging the fence.
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Piano-playing cat a viral video star (Fri, 30 Oct 2009)
Nora, the piano-playing cat from Philly who became a YouTube sensation, is still in popular demand.
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His only crime? He was he was out of time. Eleventh-Hour Rescue saves "Joe." (Thu, 29 Oct 2009)
As days passed he gave up hope and became quite depressed. He never wagged his tail any more. The others were right. He was going to die here.
>> read more
Halloween safety for your dog (Tue, 27 Oct 2009)
To keep your pooch and kids safe this Halloween here's some tricks and treats that need to be cautiously monitored
>> read more
Linus is looking for a home (Thu, 22 Oct 2009)
Linus is a 1-year old, 55lb mix of possible Lab and Boxer. He was rescued at a mere 5-weeks of Linus is a sweet dog who was 5-weeks old when he was found abandoned in a burlap bag during the...
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Attend free seminar on canine fear, aggression in Roselle Park, Sun., Oct. 25 (Wed, 21 Oct 2009)
Aggression is quite possibly one of the most misunderstood of all canine behaviors.
>> read more
Purina and Susan G. Komen: Cat Chow sales to benefit breast cancer battle (Thu, 15 Oct 2009)
Eighty-four percent of breast cancer patients with cats say their pets helped them feel comforted during treatment. Purina is donating proceeds from Cat Chow sales to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure campaign.
>> read more
"That dog just growled at me!" Putting growling into perspective (Thu, 01 Oct 2009)
The Star-Ledger File PhotoA dog snarlingLast weekend I was roused from sleep because someone was tapping my shoulder. When I finally woke up I blurted out—quite crankily—“WHAAAaaaat!!?” My poor husband. He was only waking me because my alarm hadn’t gone...
>> read more
"Studies are starting to show that we don't need to vaccinate them every year," said Dr. Ashley Shelton, assistant director of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).
>> read more
Pet gifts for Valentine's Day (Thu, 11 Feb 2010)
Show pets some love this Valentine's Day.
>> read more
When it's doggone cold, get doggie coats (Mon, 01 Feb 2010)
Shopping blogger Lauren Bright has hot deals on cool coats to keep your pup warm
>> read more
New Jersey pet photos: Can you bring the funny? (Mon, 25 Jan 2010)
Awesome photos, hilarious captions posted by Jersey pet owners
>> read more
Dr. Nicholas Dodman and scientists at Tufts University discover shared gene in dogs with obsessive disorders (Fri, 22 Jan 2010)
Dodman's breakthrough recently appeared in the science section of The New York Times and a short version of the report was published in Molecular Psychiatry.
>> read more
Which NJ.com member's dog is the cutest? (Wed, 20 Jan 2010)
Check out the photos and vote in our poll
>> read more
New Jersey woman and her dogs prep for the Iditarod (Wed, 20 Jan 2010)
Meet Kim Darst and her dog team as they train in Blairstown for the big race
>> read more
Humane Society saved many pets lives in 2009 (Wed, 13 Jan 2010)
The society's many accomplishments last year are listed.
>> read more
New Year's resolutions for pet owners--and pets (Fri, 08 Jan 2010)
You and your pet can make 2010 a better year.
>> read more
Why dogs become fearful and aggressive (Tue, 01 Dec 2009)
learn the many things you can do as a dog owner to help prevent fearful and aggressive behaviors
>> read more
"The American Pit Bull - Let's get real about this breed" (Tue, 17 Nov 2009)
This is the subject of WNJC1360AM's radio program "Thursday in the Doghouse," hosted by Renee Premaza. To hear the interview click here: "The American Pit Bull - Let's Get Real About This Breed."...
>> read more
Reader mailbag: Homeless dogs in New Jersey, animal cruelty, irate cat-lover (Fri, 13 Nov 2009)
Star-Ledger pet owners share their concerns with columnist Joan Lowell Smith.
>> read more
Reaching the animal mind with Karen Pryor: an interactive interview (Thu, 05 Nov 2009)
Imagine my excitement when I read about how Karen trained a hermit crab to ring a bell for food, or a wolf to greet visitors calmly at a preserve instead of charging the fence.
>> read more
Piano-playing cat a viral video star (Fri, 30 Oct 2009)
Nora, the piano-playing cat from Philly who became a YouTube sensation, is still in popular demand.
>> read more
His only crime? He was he was out of time. Eleventh-Hour Rescue saves "Joe." (Thu, 29 Oct 2009)
As days passed he gave up hope and became quite depressed. He never wagged his tail any more. The others were right. He was going to die here.
>> read more
Halloween safety for your dog (Tue, 27 Oct 2009)
To keep your pooch and kids safe this Halloween here's some tricks and treats that need to be cautiously monitored
>> read more
Linus is looking for a home (Thu, 22 Oct 2009)
Linus is a 1-year old, 55lb mix of possible Lab and Boxer. He was rescued at a mere 5-weeks of Linus is a sweet dog who was 5-weeks old when he was found abandoned in a burlap bag during the...
>> read more
Attend free seminar on canine fear, aggression in Roselle Park, Sun., Oct. 25 (Wed, 21 Oct 2009)
Aggression is quite possibly one of the most misunderstood of all canine behaviors.
>> read more
Purina and Susan G. Komen: Cat Chow sales to benefit breast cancer battle (Thu, 15 Oct 2009)
Eighty-four percent of breast cancer patients with cats say their pets helped them feel comforted during treatment. Purina is donating proceeds from Cat Chow sales to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure campaign.
>> read more
"That dog just growled at me!" Putting growling into perspective (Thu, 01 Oct 2009)
The Star-Ledger File PhotoA dog snarlingLast weekend I was roused from sleep because someone was tapping my shoulder. When I finally woke up I blurted out—quite crankily—“WHAAAaaaat!!?” My poor husband. He was only waking me because my alarm hadn’t gone...
>> read more
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