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CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill Inc said it was voluntarily recalling a year's output of dog food made for its brands River Run and Marksman due to high levels of aflatoxin.It was the second recall of pet food this week ...
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Many Wisconsin animal shelters are at or near capacity, reflecting a national trend as more pet owners are forced to give away their dogs and cats because they can't afford to keep them."Where before it might have been due ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Americans may be clipping money-saving coupons and delaying buying a new home, but when it comes to their pets they're spending more than ever, according to a new survey.Between trips to the vet, specialty foods, treats and ...
LONDON (Reuters) - The number of British households with dogs has overtaken those with cats, according to a survey, with smaller breeds becoming more popular, possibly because of their association with celebrities."The popularity of small and very small dogs is often perceived ...
NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - As incomes surge in economically booming India, pet lovers are driving the growth of a whole range of new trends, from organic pet toys to crystal healing and even nail painting for cats.The pet care market in ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Airlines may charge a small fortune to transport animals in noisy cargo holds, but pets vacationing with their owners are finding that when they deplane, there's a room with a treat waiting for them."It costs $200 one-way ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Whether it is organic coconut chip treats, eco-friendly rope toys, hemp and bamboo collars or beds made from recycled material, pampered pets and their owners are going green.There are still $3,000 snake-skin and diamond collars, fitness trainers ...
VIENNA (Reuters Life!) - A cockatoo has been made to fly in front of an Austrian judge to try to identify whether it is lopsided in flight and not worth the 12,000 euros ($16,100) its owner paid for it, media reported Monday.The ...
BANGKOK (Reuters Life!) - An orange-robed monk chanted as a teary-eyed, black-clad family prayed quietly in front of a crematorium. A normal Buddhist funeral service in Thailand except for one thing -- the deceased was canine.Bereaved pet lovers in Bangkok come to ...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - A new luxury resort opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida boasts air-conditioned suites with televisions and a water park, but this resort is a bit different -- it's for dogs and cats.The new Best Friends ...
