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Guides on keeping pets safe, healthy, and findable.
College Colors Day Is Today. A Dog Dyed Purple Needed Anesthesia Before Anyone Could See the Burns.
Team bandanas are easy. Dye is where it goes wrong — and human hair dye on a dog is a chemical burn waiting to happen, plus a second dose the dog swallows off her own coat.
It's National Wildlife Day. Cats Are the Most Commonly Reported Rabid Pet in America — and the Wildlife Comes to Them.
Cats account for 200 to 300 reported rabies cases a year, more than any other domestic animal in the US. Most of them never went looking for it — a bat got into the house.
Chad Powers Came Back Today. Glen Powell's Dog Started as a Bakersfield Shelter Puppy Named Ambrosia.
Season 2 of Chad Powers dropped on Hulu this morning, which means Brisket is back on red carpets. His route from a Central Valley shelter to an actor's arms in Enid, Oklahoma is a good look at how a modern rescue adoption actually works.
A Recent Study Found Dogs and People Share the Same Mortality Signature. It Took 2.6 Years of Follow-Up Instead of 28.
Researchers measured 133 molecules in the blood of 937 Dog Aging Project dogs and compared the results against nine human studies. The molecules that predict earlier death in people predict it in dogs too — which is a real finding, and also not a test you can go buy.
Illinois Just Broke the U.S. Tornado Record With Four Months Left. After Katrina, Only 15–20% of Rescued Pets Made It Home.
Illinois has logged 243 preliminary tornado reports this year, passing a national state record that stood since 2015 — and the second tornado season hasn't started yet. National Preparedness Month begins today, and the part of a pet plan that fails most often isn't the evacuation.
The FDA Posted a Nationwide Raw Pet Food Recall Friday. The Cat Bag and the Dog Bag Have Different Lot Codes.
Northwest Naturals recalled two frozen raw products — one for cats, one for dogs — after FDA testing found Salmonella and Listeria. Here are the exact lot codes, and the cleanup step that protects the people in the house.
CBS Airs Its Dolly Parton Tribute Tonight. Her First Single, at 13, Was Called "Puppy Love."
Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at 80. The animal thread in her life ran from her 1959 debut single to the pet line she built to fund a Tennessee rescue farm.
Burning Man Opens Sunday and Turns Pets Away at the Gate. The Boarding Requirements Take Longer Than Most People Think.
Black Rock City bans pets outright — and the same lead time problem applies to Labor Day weekend. Kennel cough and dog flu vaccines need days to weeks to do anything, not hours.
The Deepest Blood Moon Until 2028 Was Overnight. A 10-Year Vet ER Study Found 28% More Dog Visits Around the Full Moon.
Colorado State researchers went through 11,940 emergency cases and found more dog and cat visits on the days around a full moon. The researcher's own caveat is the interesting part — and a daytime eclipse turns out to do something to animals that a nighttime one does not.
Fromm Recalled Two Wet Foods for Metal. The Lot Code Is on the Can, Not the Label.
Fromm pulled 5,825 cases of two pâtés last Friday over possible metal in the food. A metal recall behaves differently from a salmonella one — nothing looks or smells wrong, and the first sign usually shows up in the mouth rather than the stomach.
GLP-1 Drugs Are Coming for Pets. A Cat Implant Is in Trials, and the Human Version Is Already Sending Dogs to the ER.
A six-month GLP-1 implant for overweight cats is in a clinical trial now, with FDA approval targeted for 2027–2028. Here's the realistic timeline, why your own Ozempic pen is a hazard, and what moves the needle in the meantime.
Colorado Has Logged Twice as Many Bear Reports as Last Year. Dogs Are in More Than Half of the Incidents.
Drought and a poor natural food year have pushed bears into neighborhoods at a record pace, right as they start eating 20 hours a day. The research on dogs and bears is blunt, and most of it plays out in backyards.
The US Open Is Underway. Your Dog's Favorite Tennis Ball Is Closer to Sandpaper.
The felt on a tennis ball is abrasive, and it collects grit. Veterinary dentists see the result as flattened, worn-down teeth — plus a choking risk that has more to do with ball size than chewing.
Hawaii Gets a Second Storm This Weekend. Most Pet Owners Don't Know If Their Shelter Takes Pets.
Tropical Storm Moke is bearing down on a Big Island that is still drying out from Hurricane Lala. Hawaii's county shelters take pets — but on the mainland that is not the default, and the federal pet law does less than its name suggests.
Screwworm Has Texas Pet Transports on Hold. Here's What to Watch for on Your Own Dog.
Texas shelters have paused out-of-state adoptions after the first New World screwworm outbreak there in 60 years. Two of the confirmed U.S. cases were dogs. Here's what the parasite does, what a wound looks like, and what owners outside the affected zone actually need to do.
Do Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Have Dogs?
Both stars have put a dog on a signature sneaker. One was a golden retriever who passed away; the other is a small terrier who just turned three. Very different sized dogs, and we take a look at how size affects longevity.
639 Bags of Raw Dog Food Were Just Recalled for Salmonella. Check Your Freezer.
The FDA announced the Oma's Pride recall on August 14 after a consumer complaint led to a positive salmonella test. The affected lot is best-by January 2029 — which is exactly why it's still sitting in freezers.
The FDA Just Upgraded a Massive Egg Recall. What It Means If You Have Pets.
1.5 million dozen eggs are under the FDA's highest-risk recall warning, with sell-by dates running through August 17. If you feed raw, share scraps, or keep backyard chickens, this one's for you.
How to Protect Your Cat During a Tornado
When seconds matter, a practiced plan can save your cat’s life. Learn how to prep a go-bag, train for fast carrier loading, and shelter safely during a tornado.
How to Protect Your Dog During a Tornado
When the sky turns dangerous, your dog depends on you. Here’s a practical, step-by-step plan to protect your pup before, during, and after a tornado.