FDA updates on potential connection between certain diets and canine DCMJuly 3, 2019The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing its investigation into certain diets and a heightened risk of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and for the first time, has named the brands most frequently linked to the condition.
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Cannabis poisoning calls up whopping 765 percentJuly 3, 2019In response to a recent spike in marijuana poisonings, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding veterinarians to warn their clients of the potential dangers associated with animal consumption of cannabis.
Veterinary professionals, pet owners divided on pet food claimsJune 26, 2019When it comes to an animal’s nutrition, veterinary professionals and pet owners remain divided on several dietary trends.
Osteoarthritis in pets on the rise alongside obesity epidemicJune 25, 2019The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) in pets has skyrocketed in the past decade, with the condition seeing a 66 percent increase in dogs and a 150 percent increase in cats.
Are vegan or vegetarian diets good for pets?June 24, 2019Pet owners frequently project their beliefs about human health onto their companion animals. Anxieties about purported harms from vaccines in children, for example, have spurred an anti-vaccination movement among veterinarians and pet owners.
Trupanion names America's 25 most cat-friendly citiesJune 24, 2019Cat-lovers planning a move may want to consider a recent report from Trupanion and real estate brokerage Redfin.
Dog owners need positive reinforcement, tooJune 21, 2019Clinical animal behaviorists should practice patience when coaching owners on how to correct aggressive behavior in dogs, according to new research.
Pets can improve workplace communication, collaborationJune 19, 2019Companies curious about becoming pet-inclusive stand to benefit from the latest video installment from The Pet Effect campaign.
Alexandria, Va., tops list of heartworm cities for JuneJune 19, 2019Alexandria, Va., is the number one city for heartworms in June, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) reports.
Purina develops diet to reduce allergies to catsJune 17, 2019Purina researchers have established a proactive method to decrease active levels of the allergen Fel d1 in cats’ saliva through diet.