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What We Know About Social Media Reports that Purina Dog Food Caused Pets' Deaths
Written by:Madison Dapcevich
Jan 31, 2024 Unverified reports suggest that dozens of dogs became ill and at least 10 had died as of Jan. 30 ...Read More
Picture Shows Dog Embryo After 7 Days of Gestation?
Written by:Madison Dapcevich
Jan 26, 2024 Canine pregnancy lasts about two months, and the fetus starts to be recognizable after five weeks.Read More
The Origins of ‘Murmanski’ Fur and Its Role in the Fashion Industry
Written by:Madison Dapcevich
Dec 14, 2023 "Murmanski" fur really exists, but, spoiler alert, it’s not from dogs.Read More
Can You Donate Your Pacemaker to a Dog After You Die?
Written by:Aleksandra Wrona
Dec 13, 2023 "Doggies make better humans, even posthumously," one X user commented.Read More
Do Snow Globes Contain Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol That's Dangerous to Pets?
Written by:Jordan Liles
Dec 10, 2023 Here's what we know about the clear liquid that's inside snow globes and its purported risks to ...Read More
Were Hush Puppies Fried Cornmeal Thrown by Escaping Slaves at Dogs to Prevent Tracking?
Written by:Nur Ibrahim
Oct 14, 2023 This Southern side dish has many origin stories.Read More
Real, Vintage Photo of a Giant Irish Dog?
Written by:Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 12, 2023 "That's impressive photoshopping for 1902," one Reddit user commented.Read More
Do Benadryl Capsules Contain Xylitol?
Written by:Jordan Liles
Jun 13, 2023 Xylitol, a sugar substitute that can be found in some human foods and dental products, can be po ...Read More
Was Bobi of Portugal the Oldest Dog on Record?
Written by:Jordan Liles
May 22, 2023 We looked to Guinness World Records to learn more about this elderly Portuguese pooch.Read More
Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids?
Written by:Jordan Liles
Dec 9, 2022 A Facebook post about the tragic deaths of two dogs led to questions from readers about the dang ...Read More
Does McDonald's Ice Cream Contain Xylitol?
Written by:Jordan Liles
Apr 13, 2022 Snopes contacted McDonald's USA by email after a rumor went viral on Facebook about dogs, xylito ...Read More
Are Tennis Balls Toxic to Dogs?
Written by:Arturo Garcia
Jun 28, 2018 Medical experts said that they had never heard of dogs suffering "chemical burns" from chewing o ...Read More
Are Essential Oils Poisonous to Pets?
Written by:Arturo Garcia
Jan 9, 2018 Medical experts back a woman's warning that eucalyptus and other oils can be harmful to pets.Read More
Does a Viral Image Show People Lining Up to Surrender Their Pets for Euthanasia?
Written by:Dan MacGuill
Jun 29, 2017 An animal rescue organization provided a misleading — and inflammatory — description of a group ...Read More
Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump
Written by:Jordan Liles
Oct 21, 2022 Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.Read More
Experts Identify ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs
Written by:Madison Dapcevich
Aug 24, 2022 Reports suggest that more than 20 dogs have died thus far.Read More
Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?
Written by:Madison Dapcevich
Jul 21, 2022 A 10-year-old boxer named Blayz reportedly suffered seizures, ultimately resulting in his being ...Read More
Is a 'Rare Dog Breed' in YouTube Thumbnails Real?
Written by:Jordan Liles
May 3, 2022 A picture of a black and "rare dog breed" with strange stripes appeared in an online advertiseme ...Read More
Woman Looking to Adopt Reunited With Dog Years After Losing Him
Written by:Nur Ibrahim
Jun 29, 2021 Dogs truly are your best friend.Read More
Did This Dog Sleep by His Master's Grave Every Night for 7 Years?
Written by:Dan Evon
Oct 4, 2018 A story about a dog sleeping next to his owner's grave originated with a news story, but the vir ...Read More
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