1264. Do Synthetically Produced Pheromones Calm Pets?

Better Living Through Pheromones
Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty
Becker is back with the scoop on pheromones. Can the
synthetically produced smell be helpful in calming cats and dogs,
or is it a waste of money?
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Pedigree vs. Mutt
It's long been thought that mutts are much healthier, both
mentally and physically, than those pure bred for pedigree. While
there may be some truth to this, it is not always the case.
Author Michael Brandow describes how the quest
for status has harmed man's best friend.
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Man Finds Dog 18 Months Later
Richard Brower's German Shepherd, Dozer, was
stolen 18 months ago. He looked everywhere. After a year-a-half,
Richard decided to share his home with a new dog. He did an
online search for 'German Shepherds for sale,' which led him to
the local animal rescue and right there was Dozer on the front
page.
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Therapy Ducks?
Former Ohio National Guardsman Darin Welker uses
ducks to treat his PTSD. The town council says he hasn't
presented enough evidence that the ducks serve a medical need and
that he would face imminent harm without them.
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Zombie Cat in Custody Battle
Last week, we had the story of Bart the cat that was hit by a car
and buried but was actually still alive. Bart dug his way out and
made it to his neighbors yard. Bart is now officially, and fondly
known, as the Zombie Cat. If you think his story couldn't get
stranger, think again.
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