By JENNIFER FORKER For The Associated Press For the next few months, thousands of dogs will be running across Alaska and Canada in several long-distance sled-dog races. To compete, most will need to wear booties to protect their feet from rough, icy terrain. This begs the question: Do household dogs need to wear booties when strolling or hiking ...

February is National Pet Dental Health Month.  As with humans, pets benefit from having good oral hygiene.  Dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss and infection in other organs when bacteria from infected teeth and gums enter the blood stream and circulate throughout the body. “Regular dental care is important to the well being of ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Human medications including dropped pills sickened more pets in the United States last year than any other toxin. It’s the third year in a row that human medications top the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ list of top 10 toxins, which was recently released. Over-the-counter medicines with ibuprofen and ...

MARYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In Mane Support's open arena, a pair of miniature horses put students through their paces. Some of the best teachers in this class have hooves. The 18 students, from Maryville College, are getting hands-on experience on how horses can help with processing difficult emotions. That's the purpose of the 5-year-old nonprofit, founded ...

February definitely has heart.  It’s the month we celebrate National Heart Awareness and Valentine’s Day. For those reasons, February is a good reminder for owners to learn more about pet heart disease so that their pets can live a long, happy, and healthy life. Cats and dogs may be born with a congenital heart condition, or ...