Having a pet go missing is anguishing. Posters go up and APBs are phoned in to local shelters and veterinary clinics,...

Pets, just like their human caretakers, face a great variety of health problems as they age. The physical sorts,...

I got an email this week imploring me to watch a recent segment on “20/20” titled “Is Your Veterinarian Being Honest...

The holidays are coming, as evidenced by the lights, wreaths, and snowflakes that started overwhelming storefronts...

It must be weird to live in a world where literally every single thing might be food, but I’m pretty sure that’s the...

She was a middle-aged miniature poodle with spectacular dental disease. Most teeth were no longer visible, having...

“He’s friendly!” she shouted as her dog came hurtling toward mine at ludicrous speed on the Rivanna Trail. Retrievers...

It’s a common conversation with new puppy owners. Here they are, giddy with excitement over their new addition, but I...

Fleas are completely awful. I try to reserve some respect for nature, and I suppose fleas must have their place, but...

This was his first visit after being adopted from the SPCA over the weekend. He was a bit pudgy at 40 pounds—a...