Pets

Selective focus of girl stroking golden retriever while family celebrating thanksgiving day. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock │ #1823341958 - LightField Studios)
Holidays, Home and Family, Pets

Cozy up to peace of mind: 4 tips to avoid common pet hazards this Thanksgiving

Many traditions associated with Thanksgiving, including the feast, can pose risks to your furry family members. Read More

Detector dog (United States Department of Agriculture)
Crops, Disease, Food Safety, Government, Pets

Detector dogs: agriculture’s best friend

Dry dog food blends feature different health attributes, some of which tend to be associated with higher prices, according to a new study. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)
Home and Family, Pets

Dog owners willing to pay more for food labeled for certain health attributes



Group of cute pets on white background. (Adobe Stock │ #135122947 - Africa Studio)

5 tips to protect your pet from household hazards

Cats spending more time indoors during the winter can increase toxoplasmosis threat to humans. (Photo: Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife )

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

Little girl is having fun with golden retriever on a green grass. (Photo: iStock - Vasyl Dolmatov)

Furry friends can increase healthy trends

  • By Emma Parkhurst │ Utah State University Extension
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory officials are reminding pet owners that with rising mosquito populations comes the need for testing and prevention against heartworms. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Dog owners encouraged to be aware of heartworm risk as temperatures rise

  • By Mallory Pfeifer │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Teppo Lily (Photo: iStock - itasun)

Felines not a purr-fect match for Easter lilies and similar flowers