TITLE

ASK THE EXPERT

PUB. DATE

November 2009

SOURCE

Scholastic Parent & Child;Nov2009, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p20

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article offers several information related to animals. A blog from Petconnection.com features advices from Dr. Marty Becker, contributor to "Good Morning America." A cat toy from West Paw Design is made of 85% recycled fabric and organic catnip. According to a survey by the America Animal Hospital Association, 33% of dog owners in the U.S. admits that they leave voice messages to their dogs when they are away or speaking with their dogs on the phone.

ACCESSION #

45340792

Tags: ANIMALS;  BLOGS;  DOG owners;  BECKER, Marty;  WEST Paw Design (Company)

 

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