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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

Why health care for pets has been surging

The cost of health care for pets has been surging. It has almost doubled over the past five years. What is behind these rising costs? Read More

The Wellness Industry Carves Out a New Niche: Pets

With “collagen puptides,” raw meat diets and longevity supplements, some owners are going full Goop. By Kate Lindsay Dr. Jennifer Glenn has noticed a shift recently in some of the pet owners who visit ... Read More

Why many Americans fear they can’t afford pets anymore

Recent reports indicate the lifetime cost of owning a cat or dog can exceed $30,000, leading to financial strain for many owners. Many owners are skipping necessary veterinary care due to cost, with ... 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

Vet says Halloween treats may be toxic for pets

State officials recently released a statement offering advice to help owners avoid hazards for pets on Halloween.Edible hazards include chocolate, raisins, wrappers and chewing gum, officials said, al ... 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