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Liz O'Connell

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Liz O'Connell

    Your dog's bark may reveal more than you realize (opens the original)

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    A dog's bark may contain far more information than many people realize, according to researchers using artificial intelligence to study animal communication. While pet owners often interpret dogs barking as a simple sign of excitement, frustration or alertness, researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania say artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools are helping uncover patterns in dog vocalizations that could reveal clues about a pet's emotional state and the situa

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Liz O'Connell

    Hidden danger of pet toys revealed in new safety report (opens the original)

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    Pet toys are designed to keep dogs and cats entertained, but a new report raises concerns that some enrichment products can pose serious risks if swallowed. The Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a nonprofit consumer advocacy and research organization, released a new report this month finding that pet toys are the leading manufactured product linked to injury and death cases reported to the organization. The report is based on owner complaints, interviews and veterinary records reviewed by CPS. Accord

  3. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Liz O'Connell

    Woman Films Herself Bathing in a River—Then Realizes She Wasn’t Alone (opens the original)

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    A woman thought she was filming a peaceful swim in a river to show her friends, until she realized she wasn't alone in the water. Living in Florida, Tiffany Raulerson is no stranger to the state's abundant wildlife, but while bathing in the Suwannee River, she spotted a fish jumping out of the water that left her stunned. Raulerson had been filming an aesthetic clip for her friends when her plans quickly changed at the sight of a rare sturgeon directly across from her. There are about 27 species

  4. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Liz O'Connell

    How pet owners can prepare for incoming "supersized" El Niño (opens the original)

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    Pet owners may want to start preparing now for a "supersized" El Niño expected to affect the country this fall and winter, with those caring for livestock facing some unique challenges when wet and wintry weather arrives. The latest forecast suggests the developing El Niño could reach peak strength toward the end of this year, Newsweek previously reported, with there being a 75 percent chance it will reach historic strength during the October-to-December period. “El Niño is being supersized befo

  5. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Liz O'Connell

    Expert warns of one dangerous mistake puppy owners can make (opens the original)

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    Your puppy may have outgrown its favorite bed, collar and even the puppy look, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's ready to outgrow its food. Knowing when to make the switch from puppy food to adult food isn't as simple as waiting for a dog's first birthday. Elisabetta Pierangelo, global vice president of research and development at Mars Pet Nutrition, says the timing depends largely on when a puppy has finished growing, and that can vary significantly depending on the dog's size. "A puppy’s

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