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Vaccination to prevent Bluetongue in Pets |
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
 Sheep and goats were once only considered to be farmyard animals but in recent years ownership of these animals as pets has been steadily on the rise, encouraging the government to introduce a vaccination and awareness programme to prevent bluetongue disease.
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Pets can keep you Healthy |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Saturday, 10 May 2008 |
 Its official – pets are not only adorable, lovable creatures; they have proven positive effects on our health too. The importance of regular contact with domestic animals and the positive effects this can have on your health has been highlighted by recent research conducted by the University of Minnesota.
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national pet microchipping month – June 2008 |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
 Microchipping your pet is just one way you can ensure that you are a responsible pet owner. You can microchip a cat, dog or even a horse and as next month is National Microchipping month, you can get involved in a variety of ways.
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Dumped – because cat didn’t match her carpet |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
 Shocking and upsetting statistics are released by the RSPCA this week that revel that more pets are being dumped or discarded for frivolous reasons. The number of abandoned animals rose a staggering 23% from the previous year and now stands at 7347 last year.
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Furry pets reduce allergies |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
 Researchers in Germany have found that having a furry pet at home whilst young people are growing up could reduce their chances of developing allergies.
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Hefty Hedgehog on cat food diet |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008 |
 With all the talk about the new breed of African Pygmy domesticated hedgehogs as house pets (see full My Pet Friends article, by clicking here), pet lovers across the UK are being warned not to leave food out for hedgehogs. Such acts of kindness can have the opposite effect as wild animals gorge on treats left out by well meaning animal lovers.
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Paris Hilton to front new UK Pet Show |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
 Exclusive celebrity pet gossip - Paris Hilton has signed up to star in a new TV show about pet grooming. The animal loving socialite will be hosting UK satellite channel Living TV's 'Paris' Pooches', in which she will manage a beauty parlour for dogs in Bond Street, London. Will you and your pet be queuing up to see what beautiful delights are on offer?
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Dog Registration – a tax on dog owners? |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Monday, 21 April 2008 |
 Before 1987 dog owners used to have to have a licence, now there are moves for all 6.8 million dogs in Britain to be registered under plans for a new registration scheme.
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Husband kills wife over pet |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Friday, 18 April 2008 |
 A 47-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for life after he stabbed his wife in a row over the family dog last year. Steven Morgan wanted to get rid of the pet dog because of its bad habits, which included eating its own faecaes.
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Extra marks if your pet dies before an exam – fair? |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
 Demands to change the system for awarding students with extra marks if they have suffered personal trauma are being called for this week. GCSE and A-level pupils in England are given 2% more marks if a pet dies or 5% if a parent dies close to an exam.
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Wednesday, 16 April 2008 |
 A charity that has rescued more than 180 stray cats from the Olympic park site is working to save one remaining feline that has eluded capture.
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