Fitness tracking gadgets go to the dogs

Whistle is a new $100 activity tracker for dogs that syncs with smartphones. By tracking a pet's patterns over time, the device may help detect possible illnesses early. Pet technology is a booming industry.

(CNN) — What is your dog doing right now? Is he taking a nap? Furiously digging a hole in your garden? Watching “Ellen” and nibbling on a throw pillow? For people with…

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    Report: Germiest places in your kitchen

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    CU study first to objectively measure pain

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    Study: Omega-3 in fish can guard against heart attacks

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