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Column: Some pet owners wonder, worry about vaccines for their pets

Vaccinations for dogs and cats have some pet owners skeptical about their necessity and the short and long-term effects if they do vaccinate their pets. Read More

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Pet Protection -- and Keep Pets Safe Amid the Festivities

As families gather to celebrate the holidays, Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) encourages pet parents -- and those who love them -- to make this season about more than gifts. Pet ownership is on the ... Read More

YOUR PET'S HEALTH: Holiday health hazards

The winter holidays involve decorating and baking, but we should also focus on keeping our pets out of harm’s way during the celebrations. Here are a few tips to protect ... 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

Lovet Pet Health Care Expands Grand Rapids Footprint with Three New Veterinary Hospitals

Lovet Pet Health Care℠, a new kind of veterinary care making it easier for pets to stay healthy and for pet parents to get the support and guidance they need every step of the way, is deepening its ... Read More

Veterinary bills are rising, but so are the chances your pet will survive

A single social media post asking whether viewers had noticed their veterinary bills increasing quickly became one of News 5’s most-engaged call-out posts ever. Read More

Animal Doctor: Environmental Impact of Pet Foods and Pet Health

DEAR DR. FOX: You will be interested in a recent article in The New York Times by Rachel Nuwer: "We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment ... Read More

LA couple spent $2K on emergency vet fees after their dog ingested meth in an alley. How some pet owners keep costs down

A couple in North Hollywood is sounding the alarm for fellow pet owners after their husky-shepherd mix became severely ill from something they believe it ingested in the alley behind their home. As ... Read More

Nearly 50K Florida Pet Parents Face Double-Digit Pet Insurance Premium Hikes | Insurify

American Pet won approval for increases that will affect more than 3,200 policyholders, including 1,618 Trupanion for Chewy Health policies. Rates for accident and illness plans will climb 24%, and ... Read More

Column: Pet hoarding, how did it come to this, and community’s response

How to reach people who hoard pets out of love, but can’t admit to being in over their head and need help early-on from the community before the the situation escalates. Read More