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Summer is fast approaching, and while the season provides great opportunities to get out of the house and spend time outdoors, it can also present many dangers to our pets, particularly our dogs. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Lagun... READ MORE»

Long a staple of barnyards, pigs are beginning to show up more and more in our backyards. But these porcine pets aren’t exactly like the farm animals most of us are familiar with. Potbellied pigs, a breed that originates in Vietnam and is smaller than the standard farm pig in the United States, have been embraced by some as wonderful pets. But are they? In this podcast, Dr. Valarie Tynes, a behavior consultant in Texas, talks about potbellied pigs. READ MORE»

Last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly a million people, more than half of them children, require medical attention for dog bites every year. To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, ... READ MORE»

Lower urinary tract problems are fairly common in cats, and, if not properly addressed, can be life threatening. In this podcast, Dr. Tony Buffington, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital, discusses... READ MORE»

Millsboro, Del. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health issued an urgent recall of its PreveNile West Nile virus vaccine due to an increased incidence of adverse events. READ MORE»

Say the word plague and most people probably think of the Black Death that decimated medieval Europe. Many would be surprised to hear that this same disease is with us today, around the world and in the United States, and can still pose a threat to us,... READ MORE»