Pets

Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock, Pets

Farm Bureau opens nominations for 2027 Farm Dog of the Year contest 

Farm Bureau seeks entries for 2027 Farm Dog contest with prizes and recognition for working farm and ranch dogs. Read More

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

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)

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

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
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
Easter Lily (iStock - #542552158 │ itasun)

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