LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s not just people who get sick from stress. A recent Ohio State University study found that healthy cats show signs of illness when stressed. At the same time, cats diagnosed with feline interstitial cystitis (FIC) became healthier when stress levels were reduced, the study showed. Twelve of 32 cats in the 3-year study ...

LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Fort Collins resident Lorry Schmitz is a different sort of taxi driver. For one, her van doesn't have any back seats. Second, her passengers bark, meow, gargle and chirp. Schmitz, founder and owner of Safely There Animal Transportation, operates a combined pet taxi and ambulance service. She drives a bright-blue customized 2010 Ford Transit ...

The American Dental Association recommends that people visit the dentist annually to prevent dental problems and even more serious medical problems. According to Dr. Johnathon Dodd, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), who runs the small animal dental suite with Thomas Koenig, registered veterinary technician II ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — When federal investigators working the Michael Vick dogfighting case needed someone to dig up and analyze the remains of eight pit bulls buried on the football star’s Virginia property, they summoned Melinda Merck. The nation’s top forensic veterinarian, Merck was one of the few specialists trained in processing crime scenes involving animals. ...

It’s still tailgating time, Thanksgiving is here, and in a few weeks it will be Christmas time. Outdoor grills, fireplaces, and electrical appliances pose a risk to our pets that shouldn’t be overlooked. So don’t spoil the happiness of the season and take into account these pieces of advice for your pet and fire safety. “Animals have ...