Vet urges pet owners to understand the hidden emotional toll behind providing animal health care

Despite nearly 90% of pet owners viewing their animals as family members, few understand the emotional and practical complexities of providing animal care that veterinarians navigate daily. Read More

FAQ about pet health insurance

The first insured pet in the United States was Lassie, the famous television collie, who was insured in 1982, according to Insurance Information Institute. In 2025, there are 5.36 million insured pets ... Read More

Animal Doctor: Condominiums and Better Lives for Residents and Dogs

DEAR DR. FOX: We have lived in a 19-story condo in Florida for over 20 years, and our bylaws state that no pets are allowed. When we first moved here, one resident had a dog; now I think we are up to ... 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

Pet Insurance: Is It Worth It for Healthy Pets?

One moment your dog is having the time of their life at the beach. The next, you’re at the vet discussing a cruciate ligament injury, emergency surgery and a bill that could cost thousands. Or your ... Read More

Animal Doctor: Vaccination Concerns

DEAR DR. FOX: I visited your website in my search to make sense out of vaccination recommendations, both for animals and people. There is so much misinformation and so many conspiracy theories out ... Read More

Minnesota health officials tracking increase of tularemia cases in humans and companion animals

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are tracking an increase of tularemia cases in humans and ... Read More

Hamsters in the House: A Basic Guide for First-Time Owners

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ... Read More