SPECIAL FEATURE
The Healing Power of One Service Dog
When the Hembree family adopted a Belgian Malinois named Juno, they didn't just save the dog. They saved their son.
Credit: Courtesy of the Hembree family
PETS AND POLITICS
Getting Political With the GOP Pets
With the Florida primary on the way, we wanted to know: What do the candidates' choices in pets reveal about them?
PET HEALTH
Are Tennis Balls Harmful to Dogs?
Many owners consider a tennis ball the quintessential dog toy, but there are hidden risks you should watch out for.
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FELINE COMPETITIONS
Our Insider's Guide to Cat Shows
We spoke with the Cat Fancier's Association to find out how a room full of felines compete for Best in Show.
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OPINION
Why Sterilization Is Worth the Price
Dr. Patty Khuly explains why spay and neuter surgeries can range from $30 to $600, based on the pet's age and size.
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PET SCOOP
Baby Otter Nursed Back to Health
An orphaned otter pup found stranded in California is now 10 weeks old and thriving at a Chicago aquarium.
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PET HEALTH
The Truth About Meat-Free Diets
Dr. Ernie Ward knows that nourishing your canine with vegetarian meals requires time, dedication and knowledge.
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CANINE BEHAVIOR
Why Your Dog Licks His Wounds
If you lacked opposable thumbs and didn’t have access to disinfectants, you’d lick yourself clean after an injury, too.
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VIDEO
Kitty Tap Dances for Laser Pointer
This cat sounds like he's performing in tap shoes as he scrambles to catch the laser pointer's light.
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BREED SPOTLIGHT
This Feline Even Has Curly Whiskers
The affectionate Selkirk Rex, who carries a dominant gene for curls, makes a great travel companion or therapy cat.
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Animals in the News
Vetstreet rounds up an assortment of our favorite headline-grabbing critters. Rare white penguin spotted in Arctic ›
- Great Dane Helps Pets of Abuse Victims
- Senator Proposes Registry for Animal Abusers
- Biologists Capture Whale and Dolphin Games
Cute Pet Videos
Looking for a video pick-me-up? These adorable clips are sure to make you smile. Goldendoodle grins for the camera ›
Ask Dr. Marty BeckerView All Experts »
How Can I Calm My Fearful Dog?
Answer:
Living in fear is misery. For adult pets with fear problems, the answer is a program of what behaviorists call counter-conditioning. Full answer ›
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Don't Accidentally Poison Your Pet
You need to realize that pets are basically like toddlers who can open any childproof container that is not locked up or hidden away. Find out more ›
Pets Behaving Badly
Toilet paper, shoes and homework. If a puppy can get his mouth around it, he'll chew it. How to redirect his teething ›
Managing Your Pet's Weight
Recent studies estimate that just over 50 percent of all pets in the United States are considered overweight or even obese. 3 tips to help your pet slim down ›
