1279. Pet Deaths Highlight Need For Regulation Of $6 Billion Grooming Industry.

Groomer Certification
Several high-profile recent pet deaths highlight the possible
need for government regulation of the over $6 billion pet
grooming industry. Our very own "Dogfather," Joey
Villani is spearheading the move towards regulation for
the pet grooming industry.
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The Cost of Pet Ownership
The first year of being a pet parent to a cat will cost about
$1,035, and for a dog, that number is $1,843, as estimated by the
ASPCA. The estimates seem somewhat conservative by Animal Radio's
standards.
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The Wealthiest Pets In The World
Just like people, there are some really wealthy pets in the
world! The richest of them is probably not a shock to you – it's
the long-deceased "Grumpy Cat!" Grumpy's owner has made over 100
million dollars for appearances, modeling, book deals, and ads.
That's a larger net worth than Cameron Diaz or Jamie Foxx. Also
on the list is "Moose" the Jack Russell who starred as "Eddie" on
Frasier, "Keiko" the killer whale, "Rin Tin Tin," the dogs who
starred as "Lassie" and Virgin America spokes-dog "Boo."
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Smart Pigs
According to Dr. Lori Marino, new research shows
that pigs are smart as, if not smarter than, chimpanzees and
dogs. The often lowly regarded swine may even have
self-awareness, something our companion animals don't
understand.
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What Vaccines Does My Pet Really Need?
Doc Halligan has the 411 on pet vaccines. Can
they cause cancer? Are they really necessary? Is there a way to
tell if your pet needs them or can skip them? Why are the
pharmaceuticals only testing for one year?
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