cats and dogs

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Pet owners across the country have been advised they should treat their cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month, known as prophylactic use - although many veterinary organisations have now updated their advice.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There are approved systemic and topical options for a variety of species, including cattle, horses, small ruminants, cats and dogs, DeNotta said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"She'd earned two degrees, had a successful career, lived independently, had her own network of friends and looked after scores of cats and dogs," he told the crowd.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Curtis Sliwa, Mamdani’s Republican opponent, vowed during the mayoral race to make Gracie Mansion a sanctuary for unwanted cats and dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Then I added, “I’m not sure that love and like aren’t like cats and dogs: One can’t grow up to be the other, but they can be taught to live under the same roof.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg