Pigs

Pigs Passing Flu To People

by Laurie Kay Olson

A growing cluster of influenza cases in Ohio and Indiana have been traced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to pigs on display at agricultural fairs. The virus, a variant of Influenza A, H3N2v, is being contracted by humans coming into contact with sick pigs.

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Don't Pet The Pigs: Swine Flu Is Back

by Myra Per-Lee

Swine shows are continuing at state fairs this year, but fair-goers are warned not to pet the pigs; swine flu is back. This is what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is saying about the virus, which has increased 5-fold to 158 cases in one week....

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Porkers Rule on Bahamas' Pig Island

by Laurie Kay Olson

The sight of pigs in paradise is a strange one, but on one island in the Bahamas the pigs have the place all to themselves. They nap leisurely in the shade of the trees and go swimming every day in the sea -- especially when they hear the sound of a boat approaching. Visitors to the island invariably bring food for the porcine critters.

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This Little Piggy Is A Cuff Link

by Kitty Devine

You've heard of laughing all the way to the bank. These Piggy Bank and Penny Cuff Links may be the reason.

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This Little Piggy Went Watering

by Kitty Devine

Have more fun watering your patio plants with this Folk Art Animal Iron Watering Can.

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Pig Salt And Pepper Shakers Let You Go Whole Hog At Dinner

Blown glass pink pig salt and pepper shakers

by Kitty Devine

These cute Pig Salt and Pepper Shakers are made of hand blown glass are a whimsical addition to any dinner table or collection.

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Cat Butt What? 10 Fun And Wacky Animal-Themed Products

by maryhoneybee

There's all kinds of fun and weird finds on the Internet, but here are some especially fun and silly animal-themed products for animal lovers I found today

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