Recalls
National Safety Recalls - Aug. 26
Kitten milk replacers lead the recall list today
Pets
Furry friends are nice to have around but keeping them healthy can become a major expense, and insurance isn't always the answer.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 17
Two new FDA recalls are worth flagging today: raw dog food contaminated with Salmonella, with three dog illnesses reported, and another jalapeño recall tied to the ongoing Salmonella problem.
Pets
The truth about the multi-billion-dollar pet supplement industry
Just like the supplements that humans devour by the handful, many of the supplements pet owners buy are not approved or regulated and may do exactly nothing.
Pets
What veterinarians say actually works for itchy dogs
Dogs tend to get itchy for lots of different reasons, and sometimes for not clear reason at all.
Consumer Protection
Pet owners spend billions chasing 'miracle cures' for itchy dogs. Many promise more than science can deliver.
Chronic itching is one of the most common reasons dogs visit veterinarians, fueling a booming market for supplements that promise relief through probiotics, herbs and "gut health."
Pets
Itchy dogs
Pet owners spend billions chasing ‘miracle cures’ for itchy dogs. Many promise more than science can deliver.Chronic itching is one of the most common reasons dogs visit veterinarians, fueling a booming market for supplements that promise relief through probiotics, herbs and “gut health.”ConsumerNews.aiJames R. HoodWhat veterinarians say
Insurance
Pet insurance premiums unleashed, profit margins surging as private equity expands its grip
Most states do nothing to control pet insurance premiums; the others don't do much
Pets
Outdoor cats have higher disease risk than their owners think
Study finds no significant difference between feral cats and pet cats allowed to go outside
Pets
Pet cremation service in Pennsylvania accused of dumping thousands of animals
Similar cases are reported around the country; how you can protect yourself