Animal Welfare

Even devoted pet owners struggle to recognize behavioral cues that indicate their dog may be hurting. How can veterinarians help inform pet owners of these subtle behavioral changes?

After repeated alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, the Department of Justice obtained a court order requiring the pet store to allow federal inspectors to assess the animals’ health and living conditions.

Two of the new laws give shelters more veterinary flexibility.

Before putting a bow on a new pet, consider whether the recipient is prepared for the commitment.

The initiative comes as wildfires and other disasters pose an increasing risk to pets in Canada.

The United Kingdom plans to end certain animal testing for safety assessments starting in 2026.

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the first veterinary school in New Jersey.

Local officials in Harford County, Maryland, executed a search and seizure warrant, rescuing numerous dogs and puppies found in unsanitary conditions and in need of veterinary care.

The initiative was created through a partnership between the Healthy Trade Institute and the University of Tennessee.

The Texas floods that took place on July 4, 2025, mark the 10th-deadliest flash flood in US history.

Renowned animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, PhD, joined “America's Veterinarian” Marty Becker, DVM, onstage to share how a Fear Free approach can help give animals “a life worth living”

The program offers up to $40,000 in funding for accepted proposals on the human-animal bond.

Nearly 1 in 3 pet parents says they know someone whose pet passed away because the owner could not afford the necessary treatment.

The recipients of the Heroic Hearts Collective will receive $1000, 50 standard microchips, and more

Shelters United launched its' Veterinarian of Record online education program with support from a grant

In this Q&A, Marty Becker, DVM, Elite FFCP-V and Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), Elite FFCP-III share extensive advice on how to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress in patients

Reseachers find more humane solutions to be viable alternatives to euthanasia for managing overcrowding and other issues

To close out day 3 of Fetch Long Beach, Kris Otteman, DVM, ABVP, CAWA, shared with attendee’s common unpopular opinions within shelter medicine

Day 2 of Fetch Long Beach kicked off with Kwane Stewart, DVM, sharing the path his career took to land him where he is today

The tests show a promising milestone for researchers to an anthrax vaccine for deer to potentially stop the spread of disease

A 3-month-old kitten was found in Cleveland, Ohio, with a missing right front paw and exposed tendons

Ollie’s 2024 Dog Wellness Report showed that many dog owners lack awareness about what a healthy dog weight is

The document now provides guidance for veterinarians that pertains to additional species

The bipartisan legislation amends the IRS code to allow animal care expenses to be eligible for use with health savings accounts

The investment includes funding for high-priority research initiatives on zoonotic infectious diseases, vaccines, animal welfare, and more