Tag: Pets

Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill

Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said. A draft of the bill, from the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture, was published in February and aims to combat “torture breeding,” […]

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Is Sam a Dangerous Dog? A Lawsuit Divides an Upper West Side Building.

The rental building at 175 West 79th Street — in the heart of the Upper West Side — would seem like a dream, roughly equidistant from the American Museum of Natural History and Zabar’s. Realtors extol its luxury, prewar details and list two-bedroom units there for upward of $6,000 a month. But beware: Lurking in […]

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Now Arriving at J.F.K.: Horses From Iceland and Dogs From the West Bank

When the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous barking could be heard coming from the hold. Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, anxiously waiting. There were exactly 69 dogs onboard, all from his shelter in the West Bank. The hold opened and a set […]

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Now Arriving at J.F.K.: Ponies From Iceland and Dogs From the West Bank

When the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous barking could be heard coming from the hold. Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, anxiously waiting. There were exactly 69 dogs onboard, all from his shelter in the West Bank. The hold opened and a set […]

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Could Your Cat Give You the Plague?

Officials in Deschutes County, Ore., announced last week that a local resident had been diagnosed with the plague — and that the resident had probably been infected by a pet cat. The cat, which was symptomatic, died from the infection, but the human patient is currently recovering, said Emily Horton, a public health program manager […]

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Puppy Bowl XX: Behind the Scenes at the Super Bowl’s Adorable Cousin

It’s frowned upon when N.F.L. players complain to the referees. But at least they don’t urinate on them. The same cannot be said for the competitors in the Puppy Bowl, Animal Planet’s canine football game that takes place in October but does not air until the afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday. The event’s referee, Dan […]

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Curing Pets With Cannabis as Veterinarians Try CBD and THC

Like many captive elephants, Nidia suffered from chronic foot problems. Fissures had formed in the 55-year-old Asian elephant’s foot pads, and her toenails had cracked and become ingrown. Painful abscesses lingered for months. Nidia had lost her appetite and she was losing weight. Dr. Quetzalli Hernández, the veterinarian in charge of Nidia’s care at a […]

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In Russia, a Cat Thrown From a Train Offers a Safe Space to Vent

The tragedy gripped Russia for days. Federal lawmakers convened a special committee and an investigation was launched, as hundreds of volunteers searched for the victim in subzero temperatures, and state news media ran live updates on the fallout. Eventually, the victim — Twix the cat — was found dead. A national outcry over the demise […]

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The Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose

All dogs go to heaven. But a bulldog might find itself headed there years before a Border terrier, according to a new study of nearly 600,000 British dogs from more than 150 breeds. Large breeds and breeds with flattened faces had shorter average life spans than smaller dogs and those with elongated snouts, the researchers […]

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Purina Rebuts TikTok Rumors About Pet Food Safety

Purina has been forced to rebut what it described as “online rumors” that have caused a frenzy on TikTok in recent weeks alleging that its Pro Plan food had sickened dozens of pets, mostly dogs. Days after the company issued a statement in which it said “these false statements may be creating unnecessary stress for […]

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Researchers Scramble to Keep Dog Aging Project Alive

In late 2019, scientists began searching for 10,000 Americans willing to enroll their pets in an ambitious new study of health and longevity in dogs. The researchers planned to track the dogs over the course of their lives, collecting detailed information about their bodies, lifestyles and home environments. Over time, the scientists hoped to identify […]

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Famous N.Y.C. Buildings, but They’re Made of Gingerbread

Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at buildings and streets that smell as good as they look. We’ll also learn the secrets of an 18-foot evergreen in Central Park that’s not just a Christmas tree. The 20-plus entrants in a holiday contest became small-scale architects, structural engineers and construction workers, but they did not […]

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What’s on the Menu When Your Cat Goes Out? Probably More Than You Think.

Everyone can agree on one thing: It’s not the cats’ fault they’re bad for wildlife. Cats are carnivores. Their talent for preying on rodents is a big reason their ancestors and ours started hanging around together in the first place. But then, people carried cats around the world, into ecosystems that weren’t equipped for such […]

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The Best Gifts for Cat Lovers (Because Crazy Cat People Rule)

The greatest rivalry of all time is not between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the Dodgers vs. the Giants, or even Oasis and Blur: It’s between cat people and dog people. But the reason it’s such an ideal back and forth is because both dogs and cats are pretty damn rad. But we’re not here to sing […]

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Israel-Hamas Truce Appears to Enter Another Day, and More

The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven’t already, download it here — it’s available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. The Headlines brings you the biggest stories of the day from the Times […]

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Could Longevity Drugs for Dogs Extend Your Pet’s Life?

Longevity drugs are intended for healthy dogs, which changes the risk-benefit calculus. “It’s one thing if a dog is on death’s door and you’re giving them some late-breaking treatment,” said Bev Klingensmith, a Great Dane breeder in Iowa who also has a Great Dane and a golden retriever of her own. “Giving my young, healthy […]

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What We Know About the Mysterious Respiratory Illness Affecting Dogs

A mysterious respiratory illness that has been sickening dogs continues to spread across the United States while veterinarians try to determine its causes and the best methods for treating it. The symptoms are similar to kennel cough, an upper respiratory infection, but can last much longer and, in some cases, prove fatal, according to veterinarians. […]

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London Sculptor Can Capture Your Dog, Cat or Even Cow

Under a set of railway arches in the Haggerston neighborhood of East London, a pack of clay dogs was ready to be brought to life. A Boston terrier and a cockapoo were among the pack, the work of the ceramist Alice Johnson, who makes bespoke sculptures of people’s beloved animals through her business, Pottery Pets. […]

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Tompkins Square Dog Parade Draws Thousands After Near Cancellation

Despite the gray skies and light drizzle, costumed dogs strutted along for the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Saturday as they have for more than three decades. But for the first time since the event’s inception, they had an official parade route. The dogs came on floats, leashes and in their owners’ arms — […]

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Javier Milei and His 5 Cloned Dogs in Argentina’s Election

After finishing a surprising first in Argentina’s presidential primaries in August, Javier Milei grabbed a microphone in front of a raucous crowd and thanked Conan, Murray, Milton, Robert and Lucas. “Who else?” he said. “My four-legged children.” Mr. Milei, a far-right libertarian who is the favorite in Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday, would head to […]

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Biden’s Dog Is Banished. Some Insiders Wonder Why It Took So Long.

If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog, Harry S. Truman supposedly once said. But what if the dog is not all that friendly? For President Biden, pet ownership in the White House has proved to be a presidential headache as a series of biting incidents, including one that is said to have […]

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Bidens’ Dog Commander Is Removed From White House After Latest Biting Incident

President Biden’s dog Commander is no longer living in the White House after a series of biting incidents involving staff members and Secret Service personnel, according to a spokeswoman for Jill Biden, the first lady. Elizabeth Alexander, Dr. Biden’s communications director, said the dog was no longer living with the first family. “Commander is not […]

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In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are On the Prowl

Early one morning last month, Laura Dudley Plimpton found herself in Forest Park, in Queens, staring at a pair of captured raccoons. It was not the first time that Ms. Plimpton, an ecologist at Columbia University, had caught two of them in a cage trap designed for one. But typically when that happened, she would […]

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DogTV Is TV for Dogs. Except When It’s for People.

The talent was beginning to lie down on the job. Temperatures had surpassed 90 degrees on a July afternoon in Ramapo Mountain State Forest in Northern New Jersey, and the actors were hot and literally panting. If they had to perform much longer, the director might face a mutiny. The director, Ron Levi, threw up […]

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