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"The Pit Bull Life": A Q&A With the Authors
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Tue Nov 22 09:09:00 EST 2016In The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover’s Companion, authors Linda Lombardi and Deirdre Franklin tell readers everything they need to know about owning a dog that is lovable — but faces an undeservedly… Full Article ›
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Unlikely Companions: Dr. Laurie Hess Shares Her Exotic Animal Adventures
By Kristen Seymour, Wed Nov 02 10:55:00 EDT 2016Dr. Laurie Hess — a regular Vetstreet contributor, owner and medical director of the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, and one of only about 125 bird specialists board-certified by the… Full Article ›
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New Book Captures Rescue Kittens in Action
By Caroline Golon, Tue Oct 18 11:05:00 EDT 2016What’s cuter than a kitten pouncing? Not much, as you’ll find in Seth Casteel’s new book of photographs, POUNCE. Casteel is known for his innovative photography and particularly his… Full Article ›
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New Dr. Seuss Book Features Pets
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mon Jul 27 07:22:10 EDT 2015The summer’s second big literary event is much less controversial than the release of Harper Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman.” The much-loved Dr. Seuss died 24 years ago, but he has a new book hitting… Full Article ›
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All Dogs Go to Kevin: How Pet Loss Made Author Dr. Jessica Vogelsang a Better Vet
By Kristen Seymour, Tue Jul 14 14:39:00 EDT 2015When Dr. Jessica Vogelsang’s beloved Golden Retriever, Emmett, died, her daughter and son were just 4 and 2 years old. The children had known Emmett was sick, but Dr. Vogelsang (or Dr. V, as she’s… Full Article ›
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Shake Puppies: Adorable Photos of Pooches on the Move
By Megan Winter, Tue Oct 28 20:47:00 EDT 2014In 2010, Carli Davidson’s photographs of rescue dogs in midshake went viral. She then used those photos as inspiration for her best-selling book, Shake. In her highly anticipated follow-up, Shake… Full Article ›
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Pinups for Pit Bulls: New Book Spotlights These Misunderstood Dogs
By Linda Lombardi, Thu Oct 16 09:43:00 EDT 2014For the last 10 years, Deirdre Franklin has been bringing both beauty and brains to the defense of "bully breed" dogs. Under the stage name Little Darling, the burlesque… Full Article ›
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Photographer Captures Stunning Photos of Nocturnal Animals
By Laura Cross, Fri Sep 19 14:09:00 EDT 2014One summer night, photographer Traer Scott was watching moths flying near the lights on her porch when she realized that it would be spectacular to photograph the beautiful nocturnal creatures. A… Full Article ›
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Children's Books for Animal Lovers: Vetstreet Editors' Favorites
By Vetstreet Staff, Thu Aug 14 07:14:00 EDT 2014Book reports, library visits, story hour — back-to-school season is the perfect time to get back to reading. We've prepared for the first day of class by sharing some of our favorite children's books… Full Article ›
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Editors' Picks: Summer Beach Reads for Animal Lovers
By Laura Cross, Thu Jul 24 14:15:00 EDT 2014No trip to the beach is complete without a book to read. And not just any book will do — for Vetstreet's editors, the perfect summer beach read is light, entertaining, well-written and, above all,… Full Article ›
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"Duel for the Crown": The Story of Horse Racing's Greatest Rivalry
By Yvonne Claire Stecher , Fri May 02 07:54:00 EDT 2014As the first Saturday in May approaches, racing fans prepare for the Kentucky Derby, anticipating the potential emergence of a new Triple Crown champion. But that elusive prize has remained… Full Article ›
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From Shelter Pups to Show Dogs, Jorge Bendersky Sees the Supermodel in All Dogs
By Kristen Seymour , Wed Apr 30 07:50:00 EDT 2014The words "celebrity dog groomer" might bring to mind a groomer primping the poshest pooches with fancy cuts as their rich and famous owners look on. But when we spoke with celebrity… Full Article ›