DANVILLE, IOWA (HNS) — Michelle Grochowski and her husband, Donald, may be in possession of the world’s smallest dog. But they won’t know that for sure until the tiny teacup chihuahua gets closer to adulthood in about five months. “She (the dog) looked like a little rubber mouse when she was born,” Michelle Grochowski said. “The ...

Holidays can be a wonderful time spent with loved ones and being grateful for everything we have received over the past year. However, there are some things to be aware of when holidays are in session. Our pets can become vulnerable to some holiday risks and it is important to be knowledgeable and cautious about those ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the Eubank family plans a trip, airplanes are usually out of the question. That’s because the family’s oversized dogs — a Great Dane and a pointer — are coming, too. “Our dogs are part of the family. That’s why they go everywhere we go,” said Mike Eubank, 51, of Overland Park, ...

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The number of veterinarians who work with cows, pigs, chickens and other farm animals is on the decline as many prepare to retire and fewer students opt for large animal practice, results from a recent study showed. Current vets said they already drive for hours to meet with clients, and officials are ...

Prosthetic intervention has been used for many years in human rehabilitation to achieve mechanical and rehabilitative goals, that is, to stand up and walk again. The use of these prosthetic devices has been limited in veterinary medicine although published case reports have existed for over 40 years. “The use of prosthetic devices in veterinary medicine is ...