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The Origins of ‘Murmanski’ Fur and Its Role in the Fashion Industry

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 14, 2023 "Murmanski" fur really exists, but, spoiler alert, it’s not from dogs.
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Can You Donate Your Pacemaker to a Dog After You Die?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Dec 13, 2023 "Doggies make better humans, even posthumously," one X user commented.
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A rumor said that the liquid in snow globes was dangerous to pets and children.

Do Snow Globes Contain Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol That's Dangerous to Pets?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 10, 2023 Here's what we know about the clear liquid that's inside snow globes and its purported risks to ...
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Were Hush Puppies Fried Cornmeal Thrown by Escaping Slaves at Dogs to Prevent Tracking?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 14, 2023 This Southern side dish has many origin stories.
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Real, Vintage Photo of a Giant Irish Dog?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sep 12, 2023 "That's impressive photoshopping for 1902," one Reddit user commented.
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Facebook posts claimed that Benadryl liquid capsules or liqui-gels contained xylitol which is toxic to dogs.

Do Benadryl Capsules Contain Xylitol?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 13, 2023 Xylitol, a sugar substitute that can be found in some human foods and dental products, can be po ...
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Guinness World Records said that Bobi the Portuguese dog is the world's oldest dog ever and the oldest living dog as well.

Was Bobi of Portugal the Oldest Dog on Record?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 22, 2023 We looked to Guinness World Records to learn more about this elderly Portuguese pooch.
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Some snow globes are toxic and deadly to dogs and cats and other pets due to the antifreeze chemical ethylene glycol.

Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 9, 2022 A Facebook post about the tragic deaths of two dogs led to questions from readers about the dang ...
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A Facebook post claimed that McDonald's ice cream contains xylitol which is a sugar alcohol that is toxic and deadly to dogs.

Does McDonald's Ice Cream Contain Xylitol?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 13, 2022 Snopes contacted McDonald's USA by email after a rumor went viral on Facebook about dogs, xylito ...
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Are Tennis Balls Toxic to Dogs?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Jun 28, 2018 Medical experts said that they had never heard of dogs suffering "chemical burns" from chewing o ...
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Bottles of various essential oils

Are Essential Oils Poisonous to Pets?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Jan 9, 2018 Medical experts back a woman's warning that eucalyptus and other oils can be harmful to pets.
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Does a Viral Image Show People Lining Up to Surrender Their Pets for Euthanasia?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jun 29, 2017 An animal rescue organization provided a misleading — and inflammatory — description of a group ...
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A picture showed a dog peeing on a Biden sign, not urinating on a Trump sign like a doctored photo showed.

Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 21, 2022 Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.
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Experts Identify the ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Experts Identify ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 24, 2022 Reports suggest that more than 20 dogs have died thus far.
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Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 21, 2022 A 10-year-old boxer named Blayz reportedly suffered seizures, ultimately resulting in his being ...
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YouTube videos showed a thumbnail of a supposed rare dog breed and it also showed up in online ads as Family Thought They Adopted A Dog But When The Vet Sees It He Calls The Police.

Is a 'Rare Dog Breed' in YouTube Thumbnails Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 3, 2022 A picture of a black and "rare dog breed" with strange stripes appeared in an online advertiseme ...
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Woman Looking to Adopt Reunited With Dog Years After Losing Him

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 29, 2021 Dogs truly are your best friend.
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Did This Dog Sleep by His Master's Grave Every Night for 7 Years?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 4, 2018 A story about a dog sleeping next to his owner's grave originated with a news story, but the vir ...
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Did Donald Trump Proclaim That 'Dogs Are Disgusting'?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 12, 2018 A bogus quotation added to the widely-held, and possibly mistaken, belief that the 45th presiden ...
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Online Anger Prompts Apology and Scene Cuts From Movie 'Show Dogs'

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
May 24, 2018 The backlash was fueled by accusations from "mommy blogs" that the film was normalizing abusive ...
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