• Pet News
    • "Spirit" the therapy dog recovers from abuse to brighten lives of hospital patients

      "Spirit" the therapy dog recovers from abuse to brighten lives of hospital patients

      5/14/12
      The role of therapy dogs in medicine has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and the road to become one of these service animals is long and winding for some.
    • Banfield® Pet Hospital State of Health Report reveals disturbing pet obesity trends

      Banfield® Pet Hospital State of Health Report reveals disturbing pet obesity trends

      5/14/12
      The annual Banfield® Pet Hospital State of Health Report is one of the most important assessments of American pet wellness.
    • Mother's Comfort Project looks to improve the lives of shelter dogs in New York City

      Mother's Comfort Project looks to improve the lives of shelter dogs in New York City

      5/14/12
      The life of a shelter dog is a constant waiting game to find a home that will last a lifetime, but that time period spent in a cage can be particularly uncomfortable, especially for larger breeds.
    • American dogs poop 10 million tons each year - are you doing your part to clean up?

      American dogs poop 10 million tons each year - are you doing your part to clean up?

      4/30/12
      DoodyCalls, a Virginia-based pet waste pick-up service, has used the recent occasion of Earth Day to spread awareness about the growing public health problem of unattended dog waste.
    • University of Washington now offers "dog therapy" to stressed students

      University of Washington now offers "dog therapy" to stressed students

      4/30/12
      Anyone who has ever been in the throes of finals week during their undergraduate program will tell you that it is one of the most harrowing experiences imaginable.