1260. Experts Now Say "You Should Sleep With Your Pets."

Emotional Support Animals
Often confused, there is a major difference between
Emotional Support
Animals and Service
Animals. Lori Brooks has the
lowdown on what this means for you and your Emotional Support
Tarantula. Yes, he'll be able to get on a plane, but he may be
legally turned away from your favorite restaurant.
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Dog-napped!
Stolen pets are on the rise. It doesn't matter what breed you
have. An estimated two million pets were stolen last year in the
United States. That's up 32% according to the American Kennel
Club. And the number of actual dogs stolen could be potentially
much greater. You need to be extra careful with your furry-family
or they might end up in the ugly under-belly of human
nature.
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Welcome the Pets in Bed
Many experts say "keep the pets out of the bed." But a recent
study from the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in
Arizona could change some minds. Researchers surveyed 150 sleep
center patients and found that more than half of pet owners
allowed their pets to sleep in the bedroom. One out of five
described their pets as disruptive, but 41% said their pets were
quiet and even beneficial to their nightly sleep.
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Zika Virus and Animals
The big question this week is about the Zika Virus - and if our
pets can be affected. While there is no evidence yet that they
can carry it or transmit it, the relevant question is if they can
be sickened by it.
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