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If a child is growing up in a house without a pet, chances are it won’t be long before he or she begins asking (or begging) for an animal companion. Dr. Bonnie Beaver, past president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, discusses the factors parents should consider when bringing a pet into a house with children. READ MORE»

Every year, approximately 800,000 people in the United States are bitten by dogs, half of them children. Dr. Ilana Reisner, assistant professor of behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses why childr... READ MORE»

Humans don’t have a monopoly on stress. Our pets can be affected by stress, too. A new house, time spent in a kennel, and trips to the veterinarian are just some ways our pets can become stressed. But whatever the cause, stress can be reduced by incorporating behavioral enrichment into our pets’ lives, says Dr. Melissa Bain, a professor in the Companion Animal Behavior Program at the University of California-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine. READ MORE»

Shopping for pet food can be a daunting task. Walking down the pet food aisle at the grocery store can leave one overwhelmed by the sheer number of boxes, bags, and cans vying for your attention. Sally Perea, a board certified veterinary nutritionist w... READ MORE»

The human-animal bond has never been stronger. Pet owners increasingly demand the best for their pets, whether it be food, toys, comfort, or medical care. One area seeing a rise in demand is end-of-life care, with hospice facilities springing up to add... READ MORE»

Pets are more important to us than ever before, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the medical care we demand for our animals. But besides the latest advances in high-tech veterinary health care, there has also been a strong movement amo... READ MORE»