Pet Health

Each year the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) releases a comprehensive report ranking states (and Washington, D.C.), on how well they deal with animal cruelty, wildlife, farm animals and more. While the overall trend seems to be moving toward stronger laws, the country Read More

Pet owners are known for coming up with creative ways to take care of their pets .. but … pet acupuncture? Even in 2013, acupuncture is a topic filled with criticism and doubt … and that’s just with acupuncture for humans. But as more and more Americans are seeking alternative Read More

Pet owners are growing concerned over the not-so-safe ingredients that might be present in their dogs’ food. Just recently, Purina and Milo’s Kitchen, two important names in the market for pet food, have decided to recall some of their dog treats based on chicken meat coming from Read More

Usually, animal rights groups fight for bills like the one currently being pushed through NH., regarding livestock abuse. Why then are six animal-rights groups, including the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Read More

Each year household pets fall victim to injuries, and even death, from something that could easily have been prevented by their owners. The cause? Winter weather. This week especially, brings bitter cold to the Northeast US. One of the biggest misconceptions pet owners make is Read More

Stray Dogs Attack People in Mexico City Mexico City is home to 22 million people. It is also believed to be the home of between one and five million stray dogs. Many are abandoned without being spayed or neutered, which leads to breeding and creating more stray dogs, therefore Read More

BREA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From snacking on human treats to biting colorful light bulbs, as the winter holiday season draws closer, pet owners must keep an even more watchful eye on their furry, four-legged friends. In 2011, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), Read More

The players at GirlsgoGames, the largest gaming platform for tween girls, are very passionate about looking after their family pets and making sure they have the best possible life. With World Animal Day on Thursday, October 4th quickly approaching, they thought it would be a Read More

As pet owners we want the very best for our favorite companions, so keeping them healthy and happy is always at the forefront of our minds.  Knowing the facts about a few potential health issues for both dogs and cats is the first step in preventing these life threatening Read More

The number of veterinarians who make house calls is growing substantially and this trend will only gain popularity as the benefits are more widely known.  While it is more common in larger cities and higher income areas, house calls can make a difference in the overall health and Read More