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People Food and Pets — a No-No List

Did you know grapes are really bad for pets? It’s on Alyne’s list of foods you should never give a cat or dog. More

Article | February 16, 2012

Some Foods Can Poison Your Pet

Prime Time Focus: Some Foods Can Poison Your Pet -- AARP Radio AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » Some Foods Can Poison ... PRIME TIME FOCUS Some... More

Article | August 18, 2010

Katz on Dogs

Writer and journalist Jon Katz is known for his books about animals. Discover how man’s best friend inspired his latest book, "Dancing Dogs." More

Article | November 14, 2012

Richard Cohen Doesn't Really Want to 'Kill the Dog' Despite Title of New Book

Richard Cohen Talks Family Pets in Funny Book, I Want to Kill the Dog - AARP AARP Home » Entertainment » Books » Richard Cohen Doesn't ... Prime Time... More

Article | November 14, 2012

The Most Popular Purebred Dogs in America

Pets, Dogs, Purebred, American Kennel Club, Most Popular Purebred Dogs... - AARP AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » The Most Popular Pureb... Prime Time Focus The... More

Article | June 22, 2011

The Chubby Chart for Dogs

A doggie diet may be the best solution to help your pet shed a few pounds. Alyne shares some tips to help customize a diet... More

Article | October 13, 2010

You’re a Dog

Prime Time Radio: You’re a Dog, Pets, Relationships, Books—AARP - AARP AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » You’re a Dog Prime Time Radio... More

Article | September 7, 2010

One Nation Under Dog

Pets have increased their presence in U.S households by 12% in six years. Michael Schaffer, author of "One Nation Under Dog" examines this $43... More

Article | May 12, 2010

The Diverse Singing Career of Neil Sedaka

...now producing children’s books and music with his son, Marc. Dinosaur Pet is his wonderfully illustrated children’s book that features whimsical translations of... More

Article | June 25, 2012

Peter Trachtenberg Explains His ‘Insane Devotion'

...What can we learn about ourselves from the way we love our pets? That's the question author Peter Trachtenberg sought to answer when his... More

Article | March 2, 2013