The health benefits of owning a pet, particularly a dog, are well documented and wide-ranging, from cardiovascular to social. Read more…
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Yvetta FedorovaFrom Dogs, Answers About Breast Cancer
By RONI CARYN RABIN
Jessica Kourkounis for The New York TimesErica Moore examined Akyra, a shih tzu, in August before the dog was enrolled in Penn Vet’s canine mammary tumor program. She had surgery there.Mammary tumors in strays can provide insights about breast cancer. Read more…
Every Dog Has Its Data
By NICK WINGFIELDWearable devices to track biometric activity are increasingly popular with humans, so it’s not surprising that people are also putting them on their dogs. Read more…
Beware of a Cat’s Bite
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
Mitsuaki Iwago/Getty ImagesCat bites pose special infection risks.Although cat bites only account for 10 to 15 percent of animal bites treated in emergency rooms, they pose special infection risks. Read more…
Mspca-AngellA skunk attack left Toto with severe facial lacerations that were repaired by Dr. Michael M. Pavletic, a pioneer in reconstructive techniques for animals.Rebuilding Our Badly Broken Pets
By SUSAN FREINKELIn response to demand from owners, veterinary specialists are performing reconstructive operations as sophisticated as anything in human medicine. Read more…
Kelly Jordan for The New York TimesDr. Julie K. Levy, examining Zipper, a 3-year-old rescue, has used Zeuterin. New Strides in Spaying and Neutering
By DOUGLAS QUENQUANonsurgical sterilization treatments for dogs and cats are emerging that could reduce or even eliminate the need for traditional neutering. Read more…
Patricia Cassidy, via Associated PressPatricia Cassidy’s dog, Doodles, died, in one of the cases associated with eating jerky. There have been more than 3,600 reports of illnesses associated with the pet treats and more than 580 deaths.Concerns About Jerky Pet Treats
By NICHOLAS BAKALARThe F.D.A. has been investigating cases of suspected poisonings — 3,600 cases and 580 deaths, nearly all of dogs — associated with chicken and other jerky since 2007, with scant success. Read more…
Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesA dog gets a chiropractic assessment at the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.At the Chiropractor, Well-Adjusted Pets
By ABBY ELLINChiropractic is gaining popularity among pet owners, as a way to treat animals suffering from arthritis, sprains, joint pain and other ailments. Read more…
Karsten Moran for The New York TimesAfter reviewing the evidence, the American Heart Association has concluded that dog ownership, in particular, may lower heart disease risk.Owning a Dog Is Linked to Reduced Heart Risk
By ANAHAD O'CONNORThe American Heart Association said owning a dog is “probably associated” with a reduced risk of heart disease. Read more…
A Cat’s 200-Mile Trek Home Leaves Scientists Guessing
By PAM BELLUCK
Barbara P. Fernandez for The New York TimesJacob Richter, 70, left, and Bonnie Richter, 63, flank Holly, the cat that traveled 190 miles to find her way home.Cats are not migratory animals, yet there are anecdotal accounts of amazing journeys. Here is one that can be documented. Read more…
As Dogs Waste Away, Owners Seek Answers
By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS and JENNIFER CONTOGEORGOS
Michele Daniels of Point Pleasant, N.J., with her dog, Jackie, now recovered from E.P.I., a digestive illness that researchers are seeking to better understand.For a growing number of pets there is a diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or E.P.I., a mysterious illness that fortunately can be treated. Read more…
Misty May-Treanor and her boxer, Gruden.What’s Your Workout? Misty May-Treanor
By TARA PARKER-POPEAt the age of 34, the Olympian Misty May-Treanor will be in London this summer, playing for her third beach volleyball gold medal with her teammate, Kerri Walsh. Recently, she took time out to talk about exercising with her dog and the mistakes people make at the gym. Read more…
The Raw Food Diet for Pets
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
Mike and Sharon Misik feed their dogs a diet of entirely raw foods.A vocal minority of pet food owners are willing to pay a premium for raw pets foods, believing they are healthier for their dogs and cats than commercially prepared foods. Read more…
DogTVShould Your Dog Be Watching TV?
By DOUGLAS QUENQUADogTV, the first cable network to deliver 24-hour programming for dogs, offers segments featuring grassy fields and bouncing balls to keep a pet stimulated, entertained and relaxed. Read more…
Paying the Price of a Fat Pet
By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
Matthew Beck/Citrus County Chronicle, via Associated PressAbout half of all dogs and cats in American homes are overweight or obese.Many pet owners are finding that the extra pounds on a pudgy cat or dog can lead to severe – and costly – health problems. Read more…
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