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  Contagious Cancer In Dogs Confirmed; Origins Traced To Wolves Centuries Ago

  August 11, 2006 — The source of a cancer that affects dogs around the world has been traced by scientists and vets at UCL (University College London) to a single wolf or dog, which probably lived in China or Siberia ... > full story
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  Constant Din Of Barking Causes Stress, Behavior Changes In Dogs In Shelters

  July 26, 2006 — If your neighbor's barking dog drives you crazy, pity the employees of the nation's animal shelters, where the noise produced by howling, barking and yapping dogs often exceeds that produced by a ... > full story
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  Scientists Prepare An Innovative Vaccine Against Leishmaniasis

  July 21, 2006 — Researchers in Spain are developing the first vaccine against leishmaniasis produced using insect larvae. The new vaccine is based on introducing specific genes and proteins from the protozoan ... > full story
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  Dogs Itching To Try Homeopathic Remedies

  July 20, 2006 — Dogs with a common allergic skin disease, canine atopic dermatitis, will be taking part in a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies as conventional meets complementary ... > full story
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  Survey Of Animal Shelters Says Dogs Fare Better Than Cats

  July 10, 2006 — According to a new survey of animal shelters across Ohio, the outlook for sheltered dogs has improved considerably in the last decade. But conditions have deteriorated for cats. Animal shelters ... > full story
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  Early Cat Exposure Can Increase Some Children's Eczema Risk

  May 22, 2006 — Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth may have an increased risk of developing eczema, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on ... > full story
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  'Bubble Bassets' Cured Of Genetic Disorder By In-Vivo Gene Therapy Technique

  May 17, 2006 — Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and NIAID have successfully restored the immune system in basset pups with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (the so-called "bubble-boy" ... > full story
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  Modelling Virtual Dogs: It's A Walk In The Park!

  April 18, 2006 — Dog walking is a national pastime, but how does your dog walk? Different breeds have different gaits, for example greyhounds tend to be thin and fast whilst labradors are thicker set and tend to ... > full story
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  New Antimicrobial Compound Adheres To Skin To Promote Healing

  April 14, 2006 — University Georgia researchers have developed an anti-microbial treatment that adheres to the skin without being toxic. Already, the treatment has helped heal Spirit, a burned dog in a high-profile ... > full story
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  Killing Wolves May Not Protect Livestock Efficiently

  April 5, 2006 — Costly and time-consuming efforts to eliminate wolves that prey on sheep, cattle and other domestic animals are ineffective on a long-term, regional scale, according to an examination of wolf control ... > full story

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