UK Woman eBays Almost Everything to Pay for Dog’s Surgery

 Vicky Hughes, a U.K. woman, has sold most of her belongings on eBay to pay for her dog’s surgery after she learned her pet insurance wouldn’t cover her pooch.

The 33-year-old Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, woman had to pay more than $6,000 for several hours of emergency surgery for her dog, Emma, the Daily Mail reported this week.

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Pay Serious Attention To Origin Of Getting a Puppy

Thinking of getting a new puppy? A study published recently in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that, if you want a well-behaved pup, you should pay serious attention to its origin.

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House Pet Can Ill Health You : Risk of Dog Bacteria

Dogs bring bacteria into a household… but that may not be so bad.

Man’s best friend brings plenty of bacteria into the home, but new research says that could be a good thing.

A study from North Carolina State University finds homes with dogs have greater bacterial diversity. And dog fur carries certain types of microbes indoors that affect many areas of human health, including strengthening the immune system.

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