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Don’t want to leave your pet alone; there’s help for that

Leaving your pet can be stressful for you and your pet, whether it's for the day while you're at work or whether it's when you go on vacation. Being aware of the services available for pet owners can ... Read More

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

If you asked most pet owners, “Does having a pet impact your mental health?” you’d likely hear a resounding “Yes!” A 2023 survey found that the vast majority (86%) of pet owners believe their pets ... Read More

What Arguing in Front of Your Pets Does to Their Mental Health-Vets Explain

Science has found that pets can tell the difference between a happy and an angry face, but what does that mean for them? Read More

Here’s Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets

Veterinarians are encountering more vaccine-hesitant pet parents who are influenced by misinformation spreading online. Read More

How your pet's next vet visit could help protect your health, too

We tend to think of veterinarians as the people who treat our pets' aches and illnesses. Behind those exam room doors; however, there's a bigger story unfolding that connects your pet's health to your ... Read More

The pet wellness boom is real. Are we doing too much?

With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support ... Read More

Ask The Vet: Annual exams key to continued pet health

Q: My pet seems perfectly healthy, why do I need to bring it in for an annual exam? A: An annual exam is important for your veterinarian to evaluate the health of your pet fully and update their ... Read More

Some Pet Owners Game the Emotional Support Animal System to Fly Pets for Free

Airlines let emotional support animals fly for free with a doctor's note. — -- Emotional support animals can help people suffering from anxiety and other emotional disorders, but some pet owners ... Read More

When the family pet was dying, 'I just lost it.' What to do when it's time to say goodbye

When her family lost Elvis, their beloved black Labrador, in 2004, Dr. Wendy Hauser's two young children repeatedly pleaded with her to help them make sense of their pet's death. “Why?” her daughter, ... Read More

Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint

Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets as part of the trend toward treating pets as family. Read More