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Dogs
Dog eats whale: Japanese company pulls whale-based dog treats
May 29, 2013
An Japanese company enrages conservationists for selling dog treats made from the meat of endangered fin whales.
Adorable goods orders: Tracking the dog economy
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Kai Ryssdal
Nov 13, 2012
The Euromonitor International tracks the percentage change in the number of dogs in a given country in the past five years and correlates that to the rate of economic development.
Dogs trained to spot diabetics' blood sugar swings
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Blake Farmer
Sep 24, 2012
There's a burgeoning industry of inexpensive classes that promise to train dogs to alert their diabetic owners to a change in their blood sugar.
Cheers: A beer for dogs
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Kai Ryssdal
Jun 20, 2012
Apparently, you can now have a pint with man's best friend.
The cost of being 'Best in Show'
Feb 17, 2012
New York hosted the Westminster Dog Show this week. Tess talked with dog owners to find out just how much it costs to put your pooch on parade at the most prestigious award show in America.
Tess Vigeland
Putting a price on your pet's health
Feb 17, 2012
The price of looking after your pet is rising as far and fast as the cost of human healthcare. Gregory Warner reports on why we are willing to pay so much for our animals.
The hard decision
Feb 17, 2012
One of the toughest decisions a pet owner has to make is how and when to end an animal's life. Tess talks with pet owners and a vet about balancing the cost of life and death.
Tess Vigeland/Marketplace
For public good, not for profit.
Purina dog food nabs Pedigree spot at Westminster
Feb 15, 2012
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show dropped longtime sponsor Pedigree, saying its pet adoption theme turned off audience.
Microsoft developer builds robot to keep his dog company during the day
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Jeff Horwich
Feb 10, 2012
Rover, meet R2
LOOK AT THIS ENORMOUS ROBOT DOG
by
John Moe
Sep 30, 2011
Look at that! It's a robot! But it's so much more! It's an ENORMOUS ROBOT DOG! They call it the Alpha Dog and it was developed for use by the mil...