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Is breeding bulldogs cruel? Animal groups debate how to make them healthier

Is breeding bulldogs cruel? Animal groups debate how to make them healthier
Lauren Sommer

With flattened faces, wrinkles and short airways, bulldogs are prone to health problems. A court in Norway banned the breeding of bulldogs unless it

With smushed-in faces and compact bodies, bulldogs are prone to health problems. A court in Norway recently banned breeding them, sparking an international debate.

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<div>Germany’s Proposed Dog Walking Law Stirs Consternation Among Pet Owners</div>

Germany's Proposed Dog Walking Law Stirs Consternation Among Pet Owners

Laurel Wamsley

"Two hours of walking will soon be mandatory?" asks one headline in the German press. "Is the paternalism going too far?" demands another.

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Maine Asks Restaurant To Stop Giving Lobsters Cannabis Before Boiling Them

Maine Asks Restaurant To Stop Giving Lobsters Cannabis Before Boiling Them
Susan Sharon

The owner of the eatery says she's giving compassionate cannabis to the crustaceans so that they don't feel pain. But the state isn't sure the practice is in line with health regulations.

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