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New Survey Shows US Dog and Cat Obesity Rates are climbing - First Coast News

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:27:29 GMT

New Survey Shows US Dog and Cat Obesity Rates are climbing
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The fifth annual Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) veterinary survey found 88.4 million pets are too heavy. "The most distressing finding in this year's study was the fact that more pet owners are unaware their pet is overweight," said APOP ...

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Warm Winter Brings Flea Problems - First Coast News

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:04:11 GMT

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Warm Winter Brings Flea Problems
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His patients say they've sprayed the yard, the home and are using flea protection on the pets. But they say it's still not taking care of the flea problem. "Once you find that flea on the dog, single female flea lays 30 - 50 eggs a day.

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Polk County Sheriff's Animal Control Officer Benjamin Derrick arrested for ... - First Coast News

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:34:25 GMT

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Polk County Sheriff's Animal Control Officer Benjamin Derrick arrested for ...
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Polk deputies say an Animal Control Officer was caught stealing money and other items donated to help pets in need. According to the sheriff's office, 21-year-old Benjamin Derrick stole money from a "Save Our Homeless Pets" donation box located on the ...

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Newly Released Court Papers Reveal How Jared Harrell Lured Somer Thompason In - First Coast News

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:36:14 GMT

Newly Released Court Papers Reveal How Jared Harrell Lured Somer Thompason In
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According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Somer often stopped at the Harrell family home on Gano Avenue to pet their large white dog. On the day she was murdered, Harrell lured her in to the house, asking if she wanted to pet the dog, ...

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Georgia St. Patrick's Day Snakes Banned - First Coast News

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:07:06 GMT

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Georgia St. Patrick's Day Snakes Banned
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Thaddaus Depper, a manager at Exotic Underworld pet store, says people under the influence of alcohol and potentially dangerous animals are a potentially dangerous mix. Depper says he won't take out a python longer than 7 feet unless he has another ...

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