After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. According to the latest data of 2025, 94 million U.S. households (71%) now
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Dogs and cats could be passing on drug-resistant bugs to owners, study finds
Healthy dogs and cats could be passing on multidrug-resistant organisms to hospitalised owners. In addition, humans could be transmitting these dangerous microbes
The next wave of animal sheltering is here
I had the great privilege on Saturday of cutting the ribbon for the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas, opening
Meet a vet passionate about pet dental procedures
Whether she’s performing pet dental procedures herself or sharing her knowledge of the field with other vets, Dr Kayoko Kuroda is passionate
Dr. Dolittle, meet AI: new model identifies pain in cats
Scientists use deep learning models and facial recognition analysis to detect subtle changes in ear tips, eyes and whiskers that indicate pain.
Why economic hardship is keeping more animals in shelters
In the first 14 months of the pandemic, nearly one in five American households adopted a cat or dog. But as COVID
Metro Vancouver dog owners express concern after pets receive electric shocks walking on sidewalks
At least two dog owners in Metro Vancouver are warning others to beware after their pets received electrical shocks while walking on
If Your Dog Or Cat Smells Like This, It’s Time To See A Vet
Pets don’t always smell particularly fragrant. Curious dogs and cats certainly can get into some stinky situations. But at times a bad
What do dogs dream about? Here’s what to know about your pet’s sleepy state.
Dogs are a sleepy species. Adult dogs require more sleep than humans, averaging about 11 hours a day. Puppies require even more sleep as
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After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. According to the latest data of 2025, 94 million U.S. households (71%) now
Dogs and cats could be passing on drug-resistant bugs to owners, study finds
Healthy dogs and cats could be passing on multidrug-resistant organisms to hospitalised owners. In addition, humans could be transmitting these dangerous microbes
The next wave of animal sheltering is here
I had the great privilege on Saturday of cutting the ribbon for the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas, opening
Meet a vet passionate about pet dental procedures
Whether she’s performing pet dental procedures herself or sharing her knowledge of the field with other vets, Dr Kayoko Kuroda is passionate
Dr. Dolittle, meet AI: new model identifies pain in cats
Scientists use deep learning models and facial recognition analysis to detect subtle changes in ear tips, eyes and whiskers that indicate pain.
Why economic hardship is keeping more animals in shelters
In the first 14 months of the pandemic, nearly one in five American households adopted a cat or dog. But as COVID
Metro Vancouver dog owners express concern after pets receive electric shocks walking on sidewalks
At least two dog owners in Metro Vancouver are warning others to beware after their pets received electrical shocks while walking on
If Your Dog Or Cat Smells Like This, It’s Time To See A Vet
Pets don’t always smell particularly fragrant. Curious dogs and cats certainly can get into some stinky situations. But at times a bad
What do dogs dream about? Here’s what to know about your pet’s sleepy state.
Dogs are a sleepy species. Adult dogs require more sleep than humans, averaging about 11 hours a day. Puppies require even more sleep as
