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Eight hours a day, five days a week, 52 weeks a year. The 9-5 business day is nothing new to American families, but what do our furry friends think of that schedule? Now more than ever, people are taking into consideration the effects of the long work day on the family pet. Doggy daycare centers are popping up all over the country, but is there another option? Some businesses are switching from blue collar to “leash and collar” and allowing their employees to bring their pets with them to work. In this podcast, Joan Carrese Sineni, executive vice president of Z Communications, or Zcomm, in Bethesda, Md., discusses pet-friendly businesses. READ MORE»

Salmonella fears trigger recall of some 22 veterinary formulations READ MORE»

Cataracts are an eye problem that most people are familiar with but don’t really understand. We all know about the cloudiness that creeps into the eyes of our aging dogs, but feel helpless to prevent it. Some dogs may even develop cataracts while they’re still fairly young. But are cataracts simply a sign of aging, or are they symptomatic of an underlying problem? In this podcast, Dr. Bill Miller, board certified veterinary ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, discusses canine cataracts. READ MORE»

Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food. READ MORE»

Buffalo, N.Y. -- Potential Salmonella contamination has prompted Feline's Pride to expand an existing recall of its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens. READ MORE»

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed in every region of the United States. Fortunately, heartworm disease is also nearly 100 percent preventable. In this podcast, Dr. Sheldon Rub... READ MORE»