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Pets must be protected from bird flu
Purdue University veterinarians say pet owners can combat animal diseases such as bird flu with cleanliness and educated observation.
Dogs, cats need teeth cleaned, too
Taking care of a pet's teeth not only can give the animal a better quality of life, it also can lead to longer life.
Animal Health: Pet obesity increasing, too
There is a theory that says dogs and their owners begin to resemble one another after living together for a few years, and when it comes to carrying extra pounds, there is evidence it is true.
Animal Health: Pet food
Pet food has come a long way in the last 20 years and it is one of the reasons the lifespan of dogs and cats has been extended by about 50 percent.

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Flu viruses are typically respiratory, but bird flu has been shown to attack intestinal tracts in animals as well
Pets must be protected from bird flu
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Twenty years ago, dogs died at around age 10 but they now live to age 14 to 15
Dogs, cats need teeth cleaned, too
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After following them for 15 years the dogs given less food had less hip dysphasia, less veterinary visits and had a better quality of life
Animal Health: Pet obesity increasing, too
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A key factor is that dogs don't need to eat quite as much high quality food
Animal Health: Pet food
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One way to check if a dog is getting enough omega 3 and omega 6 is to visibly check that his fur is healthy looking and his skin is not dry and flaky
Animal Health: Pet food
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Tornado recover efforts underway in Moore, Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin talks to victims from the May 20 tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, May 22, 2013. The EF-5 tornado cut a path of destruction approximately 17 miles by 1.3 miles wide and left 24 people dead. UPI/J.P. Wilson