Why health care for pets has been surging
AILSA CHANG, HOST:OK, if you have a furry companion running around the house or even a scaly or feathered one,...
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Jacksonville-based Community Hospice services extend to patients’ pets
Hospice in Jacksonville provides peace of mind to patients and petsPet Peace of Mind program gives pets another another home...
New study shows impact of One Health Clinic on young people experiencing homelessness with pets
At that point, the team connected with Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “They were like, ‘Yeah, let’s do...
Plant-based dog foods provide almost all the nutrients pets need
Plant-based and meaty kibbles may both lack some important nutrientsSnizhana Halytska/Alamy Vegetarian and vegan dog foods just need a few...
Why you shouldn’t put clothes or accessories on dogs, cats, and pets
GironaAccessorizing dogs and cats is a common practice. Nowadays, it's no longer just bows and coats. Especially in the summer,...
A zoo in Denmark asked patrons to donate their pets. Not as attractions, but for food : NPR
Gara, a Siberian tiger, cares for her newborn cubs at the Aalborg Zoo in Denmark in 2008. Henning Bagger/AFP via...
Keeping you a part of your pet’s care
Caring Hands Animal Hospital: Now the official veterinary partner of WTOP’s “Pet of the Week” This content is sponsored by...
Cost of Caring for Pets is Soaring, but Help May Be On the Way
Last year, Americans spent $39.8 billion on veterinary services for their pets. Current estimates suggest that will rise to $41.4...
Does Dog Food Expire? How to Know If Your Pet’s Food Has Gone Bad
Has your dog started turning their nose up at the dinner they usually scarf down? While it’s always a good...
