Veterinary clinics receive tens of thousands of calls each year from people whose pets have had potentially hazardous contact with insecticides, weed killers, pet-toxic plants, and other harmful substances. It...
A new study to be published in science journal Animal Behavior later this month even indicates that the dogs will ignore food offered to them by people who have declined...
With a chiseled face, smug smile and sunken eyes, the attractive primate named Shibani lives at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden in Japan.Japanese women apparently can’t get to the zoo...
I have two canine rescues, which I lovingly refer to as my fur kids. They are family to me, and as their owner, it is my responsibility to insure when...
Dogs are an integral part of the American family. Our dogs attend daycare, enjoy visits to the spa, and accompany their families on vacation—sometimes staying in pet-friendly hotels that serve...
The extremely high heat we are having prompted one of our WWLTV reporters to tell a personal story about what happened to his pet because of the hot asphalt. That...
For some pampered pups, the days of smelly food from a can are a distant memory. Instead, they might dine on freeze-dried turkey hearts or pheasant patties, organic raw food...
Those of us who own or want an animal companion can find the cost of getting or caring for the additional family member prohibitive. The American Pet Products Association estimates that we will spend...
MAYNARD, Mass. — It was a summer day at the dog park when Fred Levy, a professional pet photographer, overheard a conversation that he couldn’t shake off.A woman was talking...
Another major earthquake struck Nepal last month, just weeks after the country was hit by a deadly quake that killed close to 8,000 people. The effects from these devastating earthquakes...
Pets in our care give us a sense of responsibility—something to care for daily and something to touch physically and emotionally. It is not uncommon for seniors to feel isolated...
INDIANAPOLIS – Divorce can get messy, especially if you’re splitting up things you both love. Attorneys are advising you to get a pet prenup if you care enough about your...
When George and Alison Morin brought home their newborn baby last month, they noticed their two-year-old pit-lab mix, Bruno, didn’t seem to be feeling well.”At first, we chalked it up...
Traveling is supposed to be a good thing. You’re “getting away from it all”. But we all know, there is stress in getting ready to go and sometimes in the...
This weekend is expected to be hot in Western Washington with temperatures up to the high 80s.While many of us will get outside and enjoy the sun, it is important...
Deciding whether to take your pet along for vacation is an intricate decision to make.It’s vacation time and you deserve a break; in fact you worked all year to have...
POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. — Allison Marks left her 2-year-old golden retriever, Colby, at a Petco store Friday for what she thought would be a routine grooming. When she called to...
When one beloved dog received a terminal diagnosis, his owner was devastated — but wanted to make the most of his pet’s final days.Thomas Neil Rodriguez, a DJ from New...
As the summer heats up, so do concerns about safety, and that includes our pets. While awareness is increasing about the dangers of leaving a pet in a hot car,...
No need to kennel your dog or call a neighbor to feed your cat. Traveling with pets is easy, as long as you pick the right airline, destination, and hotel—and...
Nothing is more frustrating or heartbreaking than when a heartworm positive diagnosis is made at my hospital. Especially since heartworm disease is preventable! Despite educating and talking to each and...