1316. Is It Okay To Let Your Pet Sleep in Bed With You?

Sleeping With Your Cat
While we all love to sleep with our animals - few of us actually
get a restful night. Mikkel Becker (Dr.
Marty Becker's daughter) has some tips on getting a good
night's sleep again.
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Pet Career Boom
Many of those who lost their jobs during the recession are
re-inventing themselves in the pet industry. After all, it is the
second fastest-growing sector. Mary Collister
and her daughter started a business that sends pet goodies to
your doorstep every month.
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Find Out How Smart Or Dumb Your Dog Is
A new online test uses the latest scientific research to tell you
EXACTLY how smart or dumb your dog is. It costs $60. The test
uses games to test your dog, then gives you a full breakdown of
their intelligence and personality.
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Public Restrooms For Pets
Public restrooms in China will no longer be limited to just
pedestrians. According to the Chinese-language news site Shenzhen
Special Zone Daily, China plans to build bathrooms just for pets
as part of new civility laws to keep city streets clean. Launched
as a trial in the Luohu District of Shenzhen, the open-air pet
restrooms are filled with sand and measure about 10 square feet
in size.
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Python Is Their Choice Babysitter
A family in China is turning heads with their choice of
babysitter. 13-year-old Azhe Liu is often
watched after by the family's pet python, who measures 15 feet
long and weighs 220 pounds. Dad Chan Liu
explains that they've had the snake since Azhe was born, and the
two have become inseparable over the years.
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