Pets News & Features

December 12, 2022 — Tinsel, ornaments, and even human snacks can tempt pets at holiday time and make them sick. Here’s how to keep them safe and yourself sane.

May 20, 2022 — Pugs face dire health risks and can “no longer be considered as a typical dog” when being treated for health issues according to a new study published in the journal Canine Medicine and Genetics. The study team found that pugs had an increased risk for 23 of 40 disorders.

April 20, 2022 — According to a new survey, with marijuana now legal in many states, some veterinarians are seeing more cases of cannabis poisoning in dogs and other pets.

April 12, 2022 — When it comes to food safety and your pets, there’s a lot to learn.

December 13, 2021 — Here’s what to know about pet safety amid the holiday season, according to experts interviewed.

September 22, 2021 — Learn about the steps you need to take if your pet is hit by a car.

September 21, 2021 — Learn about these methods to keep your pets safe from mosquitoes.

September 20, 2021 — These good girls are very good at what they do, which is detecting the scent of COVID-19 in human breath.

September 16, 2021 — Puppies can carry very drug-resistant Campylobacter. You might not want them licking your face.

August 30, 2021 — Learn about saving money on pet care, including taking preventative measures to maintain your pet’s health.

August 25, 2021 — Wondering how to choose the right pet sitter for your furry friend? Here are 5 steps to help you get started.

August 19, 2021 — Pets are susceptible to all kinds of diseases. Learn how to protect them with these tips.

August 19, 2021 — The FDA issued a public warning on Tuesday about contaminated pet food sold by Midwestern Pet Foods, which could be linked with more than 220 illnesses and 130 deaths among dogs and cats.

July 30, 2021 — A 58-year-old Ohio doctor has been convicted for hitting his dog with a hammer and shooting him, according to multiple news reports.

July 26, 2021 — To help with the cost of keeping pets healthy, many owners are opting for pet medical insurance plans. WebMD provides questions you need to ask before committing to any pet insurance policy.

July 23, 2021 — Learn about the choices for training your pet, including group classes, one-on-one training, agility lessons, training for behavior problems, and cat training options.

July 23, 2021 — Behavior problems are very common in household pets like dogs and cats. An animal behaviorist can help you solve them.

June 30, 2021 — Are you going back to the workplace after spending much of the COVID-19 pandemic at home with your pet? Learn how to help them adjust to the new routine.

June 21, 2021 — At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived from Azerbaijan at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

April 16, 2021 — The researchers found that dogs will go so far as to show jealousy even when they can only imagine their owners are interacting with a potential rival.

April 2, 2021 — Our pets give us unconditional love. In return, we should keep them healthy and happy.

April 2, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things over the past year,  including how people interact with strangers and their dogs.

March 30, 2021 — The recall is for certain lots of the following brands: CanineX, Earthborn Holistic, Venture, Unrefined, Sportmix Wholesomes, Pro Pac, Pro Pac Ultimates, Sportstrail, Sportmix and Meridian.

March 19, 2021 — Since the Seresto collars were introduced in 2012, there have been more than 75,000 incidents -- ranging from skin irritation to seizures to death -- reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

January 12, 2021 — The announcement expands upon a recall first issued on Dec. 30 by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. At the time, the company said that at least 28 dogs had already died after eating Sportmix pet food.

December 17, 2020 — Steve and Debra Mejeur said their black lab mix, Lola, disappeared in 2017 while they were visiting a friend’s house in Illinois.

November 19, 2020 — The track is called “Raise the Woof!” and features squeaky toy sounds, barks, common commands, and bells and whistles -- all on top of a reggae beat.

September 30, 2020 — More than 90% said their pet helped them cope emotionally with the lockdown and 96% said their pet helped keep them fit and active.

June 29, 2020 — New research found that only 13% of dog owners and about one-third of cat owners exclusively fed their pets conventional pet foods as their main meals all of the time.

March 17, 2020 — Two-year old Teddy was one of 32 beagles put up for adoption after being released from a Michigan lab last April. Eight hundred families applied to adopt them through the Michigan Humane Society.

March 3, 2020 — Concerns about pet illness with COVID-19, and spread between owners and their animals emerged on Feb. 28, when Hong Kong health authorities announced that a dog belonging to a woman sick with COVID-19, also tested “weak positive” for the new coronavirus, the virus that causes the disease.

January 24, 2020 — Whether you have one pet or a menagerie, keeping track of their current medications, vaccination due dates, and other health information is, well, no walk in the park.

November 25, 2019 — The infection was caused by capnocytophaga canimorsus bacteria, which is commonly found in the mouths of dogs and cats, but rarely transmitted to humans, CNN reported.

November 18, 2019 — GoRaw LLC, doing business as Steve’s Real Food, has recalled its 2-pound bags of frozen Quest Beef Cat Food.

October 8, 2019 — If your pet has arthritis, allergies, digestive issues, hip dysplasia, or certain neurological disorders, your vet may recommend acupuncture.

September 23, 2019 — Your cat may often act indifferent, but deep down, Fluffy is as attached to you as your child or your dog, new research shows.

September 18, 2019 — Investigators looked at 437 older adults, some of whom lost a spouse, either through divorce or death. They found that having a cat or dog at home was linked to an easing of  loneliness and depression.

September 6, 2019 — There have been five separate recalls of pig-ear dog treats in the United States, and the CDC and FDA issued a general warning against all pig-ear treats as they conduct an investigation.

August 29, 2019 — All package sizes of Brutus & Barnaby pig ear treats for dogs have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the Florida-based company says.

July 8, 2019 — As more states legalize marijuana, the drug poses an increased poisoning risk to pets, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) warns.

June 27, 2019 — The cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) -- 515 in dogs and nine in cats -- were logged between January 2014 and April 2019.

June 17, 2019 — Dogs' eyebrows are particularly expressive. Dogs can raise them, which makes their eyes look bigger and sadder, like humans can, according to Juliane Kaminski, a scientist at the University of Portsmouth in England, and her colleagues.

June 7, 2019 — In the study, the dogs’ long-term levels of the anxiety hormone cortisol were found to be synchronized with their owners. If the owner showed a lot of stress, the dog did, too. Owners with low cortisol levels had dogs with low levels.

May 21, 2019 — Dogs were the first domesticated animal and have had close ties with humans for at least 15,000 years. Dogs are believed to benefit the well-being and health of their owners.

January 28, 2019 — The CDC reports that 11 people had been infected with SalmonellaTyphimurium. Ten of the 11 say they handled a hedgehog before they became ill.

August 2, 2018 — In this study, stem cells were gathered from fat tissue in each dog and injected back into the same dog at the site of the arthritic joint. The dog was able to go home the same day as the procedure.

August 1, 2018 — Greg Manteufel loves dogs and had been around eight of them about the time he became ill, according to his wife Dawn Manteufel. It's not clear which dog was carrying the bacteria.

July 19, 2018 — From too much heat to a lack of fresh water, dogs and other pets face summertime threats. One Florida man learned that hard way that saltwater can be deadly for dogs.

July 13, 2018 — Large dogs such as Great Danes, Newfoundlands, Irish Wolfhounds, Saint Bernards and Doberman Pinschers have a genetic risk for canine DCM, a disease of the heart muscle that often leads to congestive heart failure.