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Panda diplomacy renewed as China sends two giant pandas to Atlanta zoo
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (91+ words) Male and female pandas are heading to Zoo Atlanta for a decade-long conservation partnership, continuing China's diplomacy efforts...
There are many reasons dogs prefer certain people [Ask the Vet]
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (591+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can…...
Letter: Legislation badly needed to ensure protection of animals
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (256+ words) As someone who feels strongly that no animal deserves to suffer, I hope Rep. Chrissy Houlahan will co-sponsor Goldie's Act (H. R. 349). Goldie's Act is a lifesaving bill that will ensure the U. S. Department of Agriculture enforces the Animal Welfare Act as intended....
Letter: Wildlife crossings legislation deserves broad support
20+ hour, 50+ min ago (238+ words) Letter: Letter: Wildlife crossings legislation deserves broad support'Reading Eagle Every April we celebrate Earth Month by reflecting on our stewardship of the natural world. Yet for many Pennsylvanians, our most frequent interaction with nature is a terrifying "deer in the…...
Hamsters prefer large metal exercise wheels [Ask the Vet]
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (584+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I…...
There are many ways to relieve dog's separation anxiety [Ask the Vet]
9+ mon, 2+ hour ago (557+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My dog Clyde takes medication for his separation anxiety, but it's getting worse as I transition from working at home…...
Those annoying black flies targeted for spraying at 3 Berks waterways
2+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) Three waterways in Berks County are targeted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for spraying to reduce those annoying black flies before the peak of the outdoor recreation season. The Manatawny Creek, Schuylkill River and Tulpehocken Creek are listed…...
Playful pooches get in on the Easter fun
3+ week, 4+ day ago (352+ words) It was clear that Ozzie was a bit nervous. While seconds before the 3-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog had been wagging his tail with gusto as he greeted a host of new friends with curious sniffs, what now sat before him…...
Painful tooth resorption common in cats [Ask the Vet]
4+ week, 1+ day ago (600+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have dental X-rays and…...
New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (425+ words) Scientists think dogs descended from an ancient population of gray wolves somewhere in Europe or Asia. Tens of thousands of years ago, those wolves got used to living with people and became less aggressive. As they became domesticated, their genes…...