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Prescription medication costs are adding up for pet owners

GoodRx reports 44% of pet owners face prescription costs straining their budgets, with many delaying care due to expenses. Read More

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 pet owners as lifetime cost of cats and dogs exceeds $30K — are pets now only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for both their own basic needs and pet care. (1) Furthermore, 1 in 5 (22%) carry ... Read More

The 'Dog Whisperer' Is Back—and He's Changing Pet Health for Good

The Better Dog Supplements collection represents a comprehensive approach to canine wellness, designed to meet dogs' changing needs from puppyhood to their senior years. Each formula is built to ... Read More

Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too

Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies. Read More

Vets and Pet-Owners See Gaps in Flea and Tick Prevention, Highlighting Need for Year-Round Care, New Merck Animal Health Global Survey Finds

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced ... Read More

Dr. Cynthia Maro: Holistic pet care: An overview of a whole-body approach to pet wellness

Aug. 30th is Holistic Pet Day. Pet parents often wonder about how they can be more proactive in their approach to their pets’ wellness and improved longevity. In recent years, holistic pet care has ... Read More