Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Health - November 4, 2009
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say
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Is Your Ferret Sneezing? Pet Catches H1N1 Flu
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 20, 2009
Also in flu news: FDA and FTC crack down on bogus swine flu vaccines and cures.
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Dogs Helping to Advance Cancer Research
Health - October 13, 2009
Treatment for canine tumors may yield insight into therapies for people, researchers say
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Separation Anxiety, Canine-Style
Health - September 18, 2009
Back-to-school season can be a tough adjustment for the family dog
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'Man's Best Friend' First Befriended in China
Health - September 15, 2009
Domestic canines may trace their roots back 16,000 years, researchers say
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Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal
Health - September 3, 2009
These trained canines alert owners to warning signs of PTSD, experts say
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Scientists Make Sweet Monkey Music
Health - September 1, 2009
Primates respond to tunes based on their calls
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Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog's Coat
Health - August 27, 2009
Findings could have implications for study of human genetics and disease
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Tax Cuts for Pet Owners!
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - August 25, 2009
GOP Congressman McCotter's barking up the right tree.
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From Pet to Marriage Insurance: Good Deals?
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Money - August 25, 2009
Exotic insurance offers often aren't worth the price.
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10 Best Places to Live for Pet Lovers
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Money - August 17, 2009
Green spaces and good weather make pets—and their owners—happy.
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It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a…Bird on a Plane?
Money - August 11, 2009
Send Fido across the country in a bona fide plane for pets.
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Dogs and 2-Year-Olds on Same Mental Plane
Health - August 10, 2009
Research shows canines can count, learn words
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Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
Health - July 30, 2009
Dachshunds, corgis and others may trace their height to an evolutionary event
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Babies Can Comprehend 'Canine' Language
Health - July 24, 2009
They matched type of bark with right canine expression, researcher says
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Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
Health - July 20, 2009
Help prevent illness from handling animals
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Cats Purrfect at Getting Needs Met, Study Shows
Health - July 13, 2009
'Cry embedded in a purr' exploits human psyche, researchers say
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Health Buzz: Dogs May Spread MRSA and Other Health News
Health - June 22, 2009
Making snacks part of a healthful diet, and keeping kids out of the ER this "trauma season"
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A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA
Health - June 22, 2009
Resistant staph bacteria is being transmitted between animals and humans, study finds
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Florida 18-Year-Old Jailed for Trail of Dead Cats
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - June 15, 2009
Thepet-abuse, mass-murder connection.
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Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Health - June 11, 2009
Those who do are apt to exercise (and enjoy it) more, experts say
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Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
Health - May 29, 2009
Scientists may be able to prevent heredity disorder in Golden Retrievers
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Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet
Health - May 24, 2009
Thinking ahead about the animal's and family's needs is key, expert says
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The Humane Society Should Watch Out for NFL Star Michael Vick
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - May 20, 2009
The Humane Society thinks otherwise. They're wrong.
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