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Left in cold, impounded College Park dog waits for owners

Prince George's County Animal Management was forced to remove a Rottweiler from its home Sunday afternoon after complaints that the owner left the dog exposed to the bitter cold weather much of the past week without proper shelter.

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How to protect your pets from road salt and de-icer

Walking pets outside on treated roads or sidewalks can create big problems. But there are things pet owners can do to to make winter a lot easier for their dogs and cats.

Tags: Katy Nelson, road salt, de-icer

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Brushing your dog's teeth is a necessity

Some may think brushing a dog's teeth is overkill - but veterinarians and owners who've paid the price agree: it's absolutely necessary.

Tags: David Burd, teeth, brushing

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Ask Dr. Pawz: Meat meal or tripe

WTOP's Dr. Pawz, an emergency vet in Alexandria, Va., answers pet questions from readers, including whether meat meal is better for your dog.

Tags: dogs, pet food, dog food, Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson, tripe

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Dr. Pawz: Beware of the pet treat label 'Made in China'

Two dog treat companies pulled their products from shelves due to allegations of causing illness and death. Dr. Pawz weighs in on the safety of dog treats from China and whether or not owners should feed their pets treats in the first place.

Tags: dog treats, recall, China, veterinarian, Katy Nelson, Dr. Pawz

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Most popular puppy names of 2012

The most popular puppy names of 2012 took on human form, according to a study by the veterinarian and animal health website Vetstreet.com

Tags: puppy, dogs, names, 2012, Hoai-Tran Bui,

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D.C. welcomes stranded Sandy pets (Video)

Two months after superstorm Sandy devastated the Northeast, cats and dogs that were surrendered or abandoned in New York City are finding new homes in the Washington area.

Tags: ASPCA, WARL, animals, superstorm Sandy, Kate Ryan

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Ask Dr. Pawz: Choosing the right dog food

WTOP's Dr. Pawz, an emergency vet in Alexandria, Va., answers pet questions from readers, including one about what to feed if you have multiple dogs.

Tags: dogs, veterinarian, Katy Nelson, Ask Dr. Pawz

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Dr. Pawz: New Year's resolutions for your pets

Including pets in your New Year's resolutions could help prolong their lives. Dr. Pawz offers advise to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Tags: resolutions, New Years, Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson

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Like father, like daughter: Adopting animals on the job

Call it a family tradition. Call it bringing work home. But in WTOP Kate Ryan's family, adopting animals featured on air isn't anything new.

Tags: adoption, dogs, cats, Kate Ryan

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