Pets and Human Health

Pet Training, Adoption Programs Give Vets New Chance at Civilian Life

Pet Training, Adoption Programs Give Vets New Chance at Civilian Life

Pets and vets fit together as well as a hand inside a glove or a tire on a wheel.

Study Finds Pet Parents Lax on Dog Food Hygiene

Study Finds Pet Parents Lax on Dog Food Hygiene

Generally speaking, we humans are invested in our gustatory hygiene. Too bad we aren’t as meticulous about our pets’ food safety.

Buddy the German Shepherd, First Dog to Contract COVID from Owner, Dies

Buddy the German Shepherd, First Dog to Contract COVID from Owner, Dies

Denial among vets and health department officials was a reflection of the dearth of knowledge and experience with the scientific basis of COVID in dogs.

How Shelters Are Handling Adoptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How Shelters Are Handling Adoptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Virtual applications, live-streaming and drive-through adoptions are becoming the order of day.

Suicide: How Pets Can Pull Us Back from the Brink

Suicide: How Pets Can Pull Us Back from the Brink

Perhaps the most compelling case for living is made  - not with words - but with furry or feathered cuddles.

Am I Ready to Adopt a Pet - Part V (a)

Am I Ready to Adopt a Pet - Part V (a)

A chronically-ill person is not necessarily disqualified as a pet parent.