Scientists are testing GLP-1s for cats
A pharmaceutical company has begun testing the first GLP-1 weight-loss therapy designed specifically for cats. The implant, called OKV-119, slowly …
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How long does it take to get your dog an appointment with the vet?
Most pet owners can book vet appointments fairly quickly, a new study shows. But rural pet owners face longer waits and farther drives for basic ve…
Parvo surge alarms veterinarians as dog owners catch anti-vaccine flu
• Phoenix-area clinics report parvo surge far above normal levels • Distemper outbreaks elsewhere highlight broader drop in pet vaccination • Vets wa…
The holidays can pose a threat to dogs and cats
Holiday foods pose hidden toxicity risks for pets, with emergency clinics reporting spikes in chocolate, onion, and alcohol poisonings. Decorations…
Past Articles
November, 2025
Turkey, treats, and trouble: How to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving
October, 2025
September, 2025
Animal shelters bursting at the seams around the U.S.
Raw pet food linked to child’s severe E. coli infection, prompting safety warnings
August, 2025
Viva Raw recalls dog and cat food over Salmonella, Listeria risk
July, 2025
June, 2025
May, 2025
April, 2025
Dog bites surge in U.S., with more than 22,000 reported last year
Wellness misinformation and raw pet food fueling spread of disease, critics say
Having a pet could make you as happy as having a spouse, new study finds
March, 2025
November, 2024
Pet sales will soon be illegal in New York
Senators questioning influence of private equity and large corporations on pet care
September, 2024
Hot dog? Teach them to duck their head in water
Brutal California puppy pipeline exposed
Pets are good for your emotional health, right? Not necessarily, study finds
August, 2024
Microchips for the modern pet: Good or bad?
July, 2024
June, 2024
May, 2024
April, 2024
October, 2023
Want to avoid the pet ER this Halloween? Then, avoid these foods.
May, 2023
Traveling with pets this summer? You might need this checklist
October, 2022
Veterinarians caution pet owners about OTC flea and tick products
September, 2022
May, 2021
Pet dogs experience more stress based on their relationship with their owner, study finds
March, 2021
Congress asks Seresto to recall tick and flea collars after thousands of pet deaths and complaints
Seresto flea collars named in thousands of complaints involving nearly 1,700 pet deaths
July, 2019
October, 2018
February, 2018
October, 2017
FDA urges consumers to use caution when buying pet medicine online
September, 2017
August, 2017
May, 2017
Animal lovers warn against shipping pets as cargo, but there are few other options
April, 2017
How often should you clean your pet’s food bowls?
How United Airlines handled the death of a dog they were 'unable to accommodate'
Early exposure to furry pets can help prevent allergies and obesity
March, 2017
November, 2016
Millennials will spend the most on their pets this holiday season
September, 2016
July, 2016
May, 2016
July, 2015
February, 2015
October, 2014
September, 2014
June, 2014
Assuring safety of pet food from China "a huge dilemma," USDA official concedes
February, 2014
November, 2013
Class action charges Banfield's pet "wellness" plan doesn't deliver