Pets articles

Ask the Vet's Pets: Pennyroyal oil is toxic to pets  Reading Eagle

Dear Christopher Cat: Years ago, my mother used to put a drop of pennyroyal oil on each of our barn cats to control fleas. Now that I have my own cat, I planned ...

Big cow tests animal store Petco's 'all leashed pets are welcome' policy  CNET

These ranchers' dedication to their African Watusi steer is rather moo-ving.

Pets of the week  Davis Enterprise

Lots of animals are waiting for “forever homes” at the Yolo County Animal Shelter, 2640 E. Gibson Road in Woodland. They include Emma (A169115), ...

Florida bill would ban dog owners from abandoning pets outside in hurricanes  NBC News

A new bill in the Florida Senate seeks to criminally charge owners who leave their dogs tied up outside during manmade and natural disasters.

Ideas | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie: When bad pets happen to good people  The Boston Globe

Are we obligated to keep our pets even when they make us miserable?

Petco Welcomes All Leashed Pets Including Texas Man's Steer  NPR

Vincent Browning took his Ankole-Watusi steer — an animal with enormous horns and commonly weighs over 1000 pounds — to Petco. Considered gentle, the ...

Is It Time? Making End of Life Decisions for Pets  New York Times

To help pet owners make decisions about end of life care, a veterinarian developed a decision tool based on seven indicators.

Protect your pets: avoiding 'kennel cough'  KJCT8.com

The Montrose City Council has closed the town's dog park after reports of a serious strain of the kennel cough were brought to the council. Here are some ways ...

South Florida Overrun by Poisonous Cane Toads, Posing Risk to Pet Owners  PEOPLE.com

The cane toad secretes a milky liquid that can potentially be fatal to pets who lick or bite it.

Volunteers continue to rescue pets from Camp Fire rubble  KCRA Sacramento

It's been five months since the Camp Fire raged through Butte County. And as the rebuilding begins, the humanitarian efforts continue.

There's a Concerning Trend of Pet Owners Wanting to Turn Their Carnivore Animals Vegan  ScienceAlert

Cats and dogs may be carnivores, but that hasn't stopped a surprising number of pet owners from wistfully wishing they could switch their furry friends to a ...

Pets of the week: Roxy, Gigi seeking that special someone  Bucks County Courier Times

Whether it's in sports or life, there's nothing better than a comeback story. That is unless you're a dog at a shelter. And sadly we have one this week. Roxy is a ...

Family pets are being hurt so addicts can get opioids from veterinarians  WOAI

The latest victims in the growing opioid epidemic are family pets being hurt, on purpose, so addicts can get their hands on opiates. And now the FDA is sounding ...

Sophie is the new All 4 Pets spokesdog!  WDIV ClickOnDetroit

Sophie Schwartz, a two year-old English Springer Spaniel, is the latest pet chosen to star in an All 4 Pets promo on WDIV-Local 4. Sophie's mom Janice says ...

Reactive Rovers helps pets remain calm in the presence of other dogs  KMSP-TV

We've all seen dogs that bark and lunge when they see another dog, so the Animal Humane Society is offering to help reactive dogs to get them some peace of ...

Vegan dogs and cats? Study finds some pet owners are feeding their animals plant-based diets  Fox News

Some pet owners who are vegan are feeding their dogs and cats plant-based diets as well, while others are interested in doing so, a recent study found.

Rabies a Threat To Humans, Pets | News, Sports, Jobs  Wheeling Intelligencer

For many years, rabies was a threat that seemed remote to many residents of our area. But, like so many of the hazards nature throws at us, it has always been.

Pets, livestock among victims of Midwest flooding  Reuters

The floods that have devastated large swaths of Nebraska and Iowa since late last week left house pets homeless, inflicted an unknown toll on livestock and led ...

These adorable pets need new homes!  WCVB Boston

Have room in your home and heart for one (or two!) of these deserving pets? They're all waiting to meet you at Buddy Dog Humane Society! 

Puppy safe after being stolen from Centennial pet store; suspect has not been found yet  FOX 31 Denver

CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- A French bulldog puppy is safe after it was stolen from a Centennial pet store on Friday. Surveillance video shows 12-week-old "Lola" ...

PetIQ CEO: Educating families to close the health care gap for pets  CNBC

PetIQ CEO Cord Christensen tells Jim Cramer that 50 percent of pets in America do not have health care and explains what his company is doing to close the ...

Stop Burying Your Pets in the Backyard  Lifehacker

I buried my first and only pet when I was 7. His name was Hopper and he was a rabbit. He lived a short life before ending up buried in my backyard. I learned this ...

People Are Sharing The Hilarious Drama Going On Between Their Pets—And It's Riveting  Comic Sands

Redditors with multiple pets share tales of the drama between them that they have to deal with on a daily basis.

Pets of the Week: Samson, Goldie, Rocko, Julia and Drew are ready for adoption  The Daily Breeze

Say hello to Samson! Samson is a big happy boy brimming with puppy playfulness. Samson is easy on the leash and takes treats softly from your hand.

Woman arrested after 96-year-old father, pets found in home infested with hundreds of rats  WITI FOX 6 Milwaukee

OJAI, Calif. -- An Ojai woman was arrested after authorities discovered her 96-year-old father and several pets in her supposed care were found living in horrific ...

Organization cares for pets displaced by local flooding  KETV Omaha

As those affected continue to recover from the devastating floods in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, some people have been forced to leave their homes.

The Tech Entrepreneurs Keeping Our Pets Fit, Safe and Well  Forbes

We've seen the rise in smart devices for humans, now it's the turn of our pets, as tech entrepreneurs turn their talents to a range of apps, tools and devices that ...

Knowing the Right Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet  The New York Times

End-of-life decisions for animals are difficult. A veterinarian has developed a scale to help clear up the confusion.

Pets of the Week: Sophie, Flapjack, Yams, and Malone are ready for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

Sophie is a beautiful 7-year-old Shepherd mix who loves going on walks and playing with her tennis ball. She's been working on her obedience skills and even ...

Grace Funeral Home to open pet tribute center  Victoria Advocate

Grace Funeral Home is expanding its services to help families pay tribute to their furry friends when they die.

Cat lover is behind a change in his city's pet ordinance. Now he can get that third feline.  Salt Lake Tribune

West Valley City residents will have the opportunity to own up to four cats or dogs thanks in part to the determination of one cat lover. Last November, Jim Vesock ...

Rolling for the Rescues skate-a-thon to benefit shelter pets  MLive.com

MIDLAND, MI — A Rolling for the Rescues skate-a-thon fundraiser to benefit the Humane Societies of Bay and Midland counties and other area agencies is ...

Pets of the week: Tomo the tiger, Penny the beagle need homes  MLive.com

Both are available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

Pets of the week for March 19, 2019  Duluth News Tribune

Olive is a black American shelter dog who is 8 years old and available for adoption through Animal Allies in Duluth. Olive is a friendly girl who loves going for ...

Why you shouldn’t give your pet CBD, let alone marijuana  MarketWatch

My family and I were on vacation in Florida recently and took advantage of a free afternoon to do some gift shopping for local memorabilia, not your ordinary ...

The 10 Household Items that Poison the Most Pets and How to Keep Them Out of Paw's Reach  PEOPLE.com

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received over 213000 calls in 2018 — many of those calls involved pets accidentally ingesting over-the-counter ...

Many pet owners keen to have vegan pets  Science Daily

A surprising number of pet owners, particularly those who are vegan, are interested in feeding their pets a plant-based diet, according to new University of ...

Bill would punish owners who leave pets during hurricanes  ABC15 Arizona

A new bill proposed in Florida would punish pet owners who tie up their pets or leave them behind during a natural or manmade disaster.

OPINION: Pros and cons of adopting a pet in college  Kansas State Collegian

College can be very stressful between tests, quizzes and projects. Adding on one more thing to worry about might just make you even more stressed… but what ...

How to make your pet happy and healthy (hint, just listen)  National Geographic

A veterinarian compiles two decades of knowledge into a new guide that demystifies the biggest questions about our animal companions.

Cane toads are small but can be deadly to pets in Florida  Orlando Sentinel

Cane toads could be harmful to pets, according to a report from Fox affiliate WOFL-Ch. 35.

Protecting your pets from bobcats  CityNews Calgary

Two cats taken to the vet with wounds from a bobcat. Kristen Fong has more on how to make sure your pets are safe from predatory animals in the city. Mar 21 ...

Pets in the Park is Saturday in Old Poway Park  The San Diego Union-Tribune

Pets in the Park is returning for a third year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. It will include a community walk, free games ...

National News DNA kits for pets: Which is the best? Annie Taylor 12:36 PM, Mar  ABC15 Arizona

Human DNA test kits are all the buzz right now, but the newest trend is DNA tests for your pet. But can you trust the results? Meet Potato. He was rescued by his ...

Toxic cane toads pose deadly threat to pets in SWFL  Fox 4

It's been raining quite a bit in Southwest Florida, which means more cane toads are roaming around the area. The scary part is the nasty creatures can kill your ...

Adoptable pets available from Arizona Humane Society and Maricopa County Animal Care (3/20/18)  ABC15 Arizona

Want to save the life of a shelter pet and bring a new best friend into your home? There are hundreds of adoptable cats and dogs awaiting a new home. Here are ...

Forest City pet owners could be fined for keeping pets outside in freezing weather  WLOS

Under Forest City's new animal control ordinance, starting later this year, pet owners can be fined for tethering dogs outside for more than two hours at a time, ...

6 people displaced, 2 pets killed after fire destroys Rockledge home  Florida Today

Firefighters responded about 10 p.m. to a single-story home in the 1000 block of La Paloma Drive.

Have you tried to help your pet lose weight? You aren't alone as most cats and dogs in the US are overweight  USA TODAY

In 2018, 18.9 percent of dogs and 33.8 percent of cats were obese, according to the survey by the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention.

Millennials buy high-end dog clothes, prioritizing pets over kids  Business Insider

As millennials delay traditional milestones, like getting married, buying a house, or having children, they're choosing to be dog owners instead.

Is this robotic therapy pet the uncanny valley of dog?  The Verge

The Tombot puppy is a robotic companion animal designed by Jim Henson's Creature Shop to provide therapy benefits for seniors and patients with dementia.

Hackett: It must be March because Patriots fans' pets' heads are falling off ... again  WEEI

Ah. The sights and sounds of spring are in the air. It's starting to get warmer and the daylight is lasting longer. My kids even helped with a little yard work already.

This Guy's Viral Twitter Thread About His Neighbor's Pets Breaking Into His House Is Seriously Hilarious  BuzzFeed News

JP Brammer, the managing editor for the Trevor Project, was minding his own business at his apartment in Brooklyn this weekend when he found himself in the ...

PHOTOS: Gwinnett Animal Shelter - Adoptable pets for March 21  Gwinnettdailypost.com

Photos of dogs and cats up for adoption at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter on March 21, 2019. Follow the shelter on its Facebook page for more information ...

Why You Shouldn't Bury Your Pet In The Backyard  RealClearLife

There comes a time in every pet owner's life when they have to lay to rest their beloved family pet- a lot of people bury their furry friends in the.

Texas Senate approves bill following Austin's lead on allowing pets in restaurants  KEYE TV CBS Austin

On Tuesday, the Texas Senate approved a bill allowing restaurants in the state to serve customers and their dogs in outdoor areas. The bill, introduced by ...

Hill's dog food recall expanded for possibly toxic vitamin D levels  CBS News

Hill's Pet Nutrition is expanding on its nationwide recall of canned dog food with potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. It took the action after saying it had received ...

Tampa Bay photographer helps raise money for homeless pets by taking photos  ABC Action News

Adam Goldberg founded AGoldPhoto Pet Photography about three years ago. Since then, he's taken photos of more than 2000 homeless and rescued pets.

Pets can be affected by the Deer Park fire, smoke  KHOU.com

HOUSTON — As the ominous-looking black plume from the Deer Park fire continues to spread across the area, many are wondering about health effects for ...

NJ pets in need: March 18, 2019  NJ.com

Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey await adoption at shelters and rescues.

Family, pets okay after unattended food starts smoking in Davenport home  KWQC-TV6

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Fire officials were on the scene for a report of a fire Wednesday morning in Davenport. Officials were called to the 3700 block of ...

Couple, pets escape destructive fire at Lake Wylie home  FOX 46 Charlotte

LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - Two homeowners and thier pets escaped a massive fire that destroyed a Lake Wylie home Wednesday evening.

Young couple in shock after 9 pets killed in Beaufort County house fire  WTOC

The Burton Fire District responded to Oak Bluff Court for a mobile home fire.

Vets: Pet Owners Beware Of Standing Water After Dog Infected With Leptospirosis  CBS Sacramento

FOLSOM (CBS13) — A rare bacterial disease that every pet owner should know about has surfaced in a Citrus Heights pet. Leptospirosis is spread from wild ...

Proposed U of M policy would ban most pets from campus buildings  Star Tribune

Most pets would be prohibited from University of Minnesota buildings under a proposed policy that school officials hope will help ensure the comfort of all ...

Maine bill would ban puppy and kitten sales at pet stores  Press Herald

AUGUSTA — Nobody will ever again ask “how much is that doggie in the window?” if a Maine lawmaker is successful in pushing through a bill that would bar ...

Pets with Potential: Meet Rafiki  WCAX

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Once again we have good news with a former Pet with Potential. Last week's playful pup, 4-year-old Rue, has been adopted!

Pet-friendly hotels roll out the red carpet for your favorite traveling companion  CNN

These 12 pet-friendly hotels do much more than tolerate your favorite traveling companions. They do their best to make your pets feels loved, welcomed and ...

Rover dips a paw into Latin America, backing Brazilian pet care startup DogHero in $7M round  GeekWire

Rover, the Seattle-based pet-sitting marketplace, is jumping into Latin America for the first time, investing in a leading pet startup. Rover is leading a $7 million ...

Fur flies over travel industry pet cleanup charges  The Washington Post

Hotel guests, car renters and vacation home renters can face hefty charges for pet hair removal.

Tesla’s ‘dog Mode’ Keeps Pets Cool While The Car Is Off  WRAL.com

Tesla released a new feature called “dog mode” that might be a game changer for pet owners. Now, if you are on a road trip with your pet and need to run into a ...

9 pets rescued from Salinas house fire, 1 firefighter injured  KSBW Monterey

Nine pets were rescued from a burning home by Salinas Firefighters, Tuesday morning. One firefighter was injured during the response. According to the ...

Some Anti-Vaxxers Aren't Getting Their Pets Vaccinated. Here's Why That's So Dangerous  TIME

Dogs can't get autism, and even if they could, vaccines couldn't cause it. Period. But some anti-vaxxers are increasingly making the same unfounded claims ...

Pet Project 2019: Animals available for adoption in Massachusetts on March 20  MassLive.com

These animals are available for adoption in shelters across Massachusetts.

Area pets available for adoption March 20, 2019 (PHOTOS)  OregonLive

Bobbi is a 3-year-old mixed breed dog who came to the shelter on an emergency transfer from Alabama after tornados devasted the area. Bobbi is an ...

People on low incomes deserve to keep the pets they love  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When people on low incomes run out of pet food, “they feed from the table,” sacrificing some of their own food to benefit a hungry dog or cat, according to a ...

How to keep your pets safe as the temperature warms up  The Loop

Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Greenstein tells us what to avoid for our pets to stay healthy and happy.

Peeved pets -- Iditarod lead lost as dogs quit  ESPN

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Musher Nicolas Petit lost a huge lead in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Monday when his dog team refused to keep going after he ...

Pet Events: Biscuits Bingo, Aviary specials, baby wildlife  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Surprises and prizes at the National Aviary, a shower for baby wildlife, pet first-aid classes, Biscuits Bingo and more pet events.

Oro Valley seeks to silence nuisance pets | News  Tucson Local Media

For months, David Raffety could rarely go a few days without barking dogs waking him up at two or three in the morning. If he was lucky, the sound would.

Everything Pet Owners Should Know About Microchipping and How It Can Save Their Pets  PEOPLE.com

Once a microchip is implanted in your pet, it stays in place and lasts for their lifetime.

Pot for pets: Here's how vets and others say it can help  Detroit Free Press

Last summer, Brad Stottelmyer called his 11-year-old dog Misty “Four Paws Walking,” a gallows tribute to the nickname that death-row inmates are given as they ...

Healthy Tails helping pets displaced by flooding | News  KMAland

(KMAland) -- A local pet retreat is coming to the aid of four-legged friends displaced by flooding in the region.

UPDATE: 25 pets found dead at Crestview home  The Northwest Florida Daily News

CRESTVIEW — Animal control officers assisted by law enforcement are investigating the death and possible abuse of more than two dozen pets at a home in ...

Pet owners worry while waiting to reunite with pets separated in flood  WOWT

Devastation ran deep for pet owners hit by the flood. Countless people were separated from their animals during evacuations.

Human food: What's okay, what's not for pets  WRAL.com

Despite warnings from veterinarians, people love feeding their pets table food. So what's safe and what's not?

Real-life 'Pet Sematary'? Frozen cat comes back to life  WLS-TV

Just like the feline in Stephen King's 1983 novel "Pet Sematary" who was killed by a big rig, a cat found frozen by Lincoln public works employees came back to ...

Groomer charged with 9 more counts of animal cruelty in pet strangling case  KOMO News

PASCO, Wash. - Prosecutors are bringing nine additional charges of animal cruelty against the owner of a Tri-Cities pet grooming business who is accused of ...

WATCH LIVE: ABC7 Puppy Cam adoption event for National Puppy Day 2019  KGO-TV

In honor of National Puppy Day, ABC7 News is launching a big adoption event with our Perfect Pet partners to help dogs at local agencies find forever homes.

Drivers Can Safely Lock Their Pets in the Car with Tesla's 'Dog Mode'  PEOPLE.com

The new feature allows Tesla drivers to set a comfortable temperature for their pets before leaving the vehicle.

First Coast No More Homeless Pets to stay open until midnight  WJXT News4JAX

Jacksonville's main nonprofit veterinary clinic will be extending its hours, allowing pet owners to come in for veterinary visits and emergencies until midnight, ...

21 pets discovered dead at home near Crestview  The Northwest Florida Daily News

CRESTVIEW — Animal control officers assisted by law enforcement are investigating the death and possible abuse of more than 20 pets at a home just north of ...

Pets lost in Turner blaze  Lewiston Sun Journal

Firefighters from several towns respond Sunday morning to a fire at 7 Briggs Drive in Turner. Turner Fire Chief Rodney Guptill said two dogs died in the blaze ...

Adopt this pet: Stitch  KVOA Tucson News

There's a new pet looking to be adopted. Meet Stitch! Stitch is only about 7-months old and is looking for a forever family. He is very playful and would love to ...

Mother and daughter lose home, three pets in fire  Cody Enterprise

A Cody mother and her teenage daughter lost their home, three of five pets and most possessions when an electrical fire destroyed their mobile home shortly ...

Kansas City Live Purrfect Pet of the Week: 3/21 KC LIVE Staff 3:57 PM  KSHB

Christine Blank joins us along with 'Lilo,' who is up for adoption now.

Fire destroys Mosinee home, kills pets  WAOW

UPDATE (WAOW) -- A fire destroyed a home in Mosinee Sunday night, killing the family's pets. The couple made it out of the fire safely, but say their dog.

Local News NHS - Donation trailer for pet owners impacted by floods Matthew Haave 12:19 PM  KMTV - 3 News Now

The Nebraska Humane Society says a Werner Enterprises trailer has been set up to accept donations for flood victims with pets.

Fox Finder Pet Finder FOX Finder Pet Finder - Meet Hercules Chris Lewis 3:02 PM, Mar  WSYM-TV

Today on Pet Finder, meet Hercules, a sweet guy that knows his stuff and is looking for a forever home where he can be your pet. He likes other dogs and kids ...

NJ pets in need: March 11, 2019  NJ.com

Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey await adoption from shelters and rescues.