Bad breath in pets is often dismissed as just an unfortunate quirk. But what if that odor is actually a warning sign of ...

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PET owners have been warned of the deadly consequences of letting their pets lick them after a dad-of-two tragically died.

Dogs communicate with us in their own way; we can often tell if they’re happy, hungry, or angry. Still, when they’re sick, it ...