LAND O' LAKES - Saying the county animal shelter's adoption rate is "alarmingly low," a local veterinary group wants to reduce the number of animals euthanized each year. ...more

November 21, 2009

Three of the five finalists in a national pet fitness contest come from the Tampa Bay area. ...more

January 26, 2009

Every morning, my cat follows me around as I eat my cereal, hoping for a bit of milk left in the bowl when I'm done. I wondered whether it was OK for cats to drink cow's milk, although they seem to crave it. ...more

November 16, 2008

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November 1, 2008

Pundits in India have a saying: "Those who do good in this life will come back in the next one as a dog in America." They might be on to something. As The New York Times reported this month, the $8 billion estate of the late hotel magnate Leona Helmsley is literally going "to the dogs." ...more

July 20, 2008

The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air might make for patriotic celebrations for us humans, but your pet will feel differently. ...more

July 3, 2008

My dog had serious kidney disease, and rather than have him suffer long periods of not eating, we decided to put him to sleep. ...more

May 18, 2008