Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. The Danish-Swedish farmdog joined the pack Thursday.Â
Though cases of infection are rare, cats seem especially susceptible to the bird flu virus.
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.
Ontario’s William Alexander has been selected to judge at the prestigious 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The Milton resident will judge the sporting group at the 2025 event in New York.
Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe and healthy (and out of the ER) this holiday season.
The current risk to the public is low, according to the CDC, but there are certain occupations and situations that can increase a person’s risk of catching bird flu.
Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California's governor declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in the state.
Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state. State health officials in Louisiana say a person there remains hospitalized in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms caused by a bird flu infection. The person, who is over 65 and has underlying medical problems, had been in contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. Since March, more that 60 bird flu infections have been confirmed in people in the U.S.
Feeling stressed out around the holidays? Your pets can probably tell. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains how dogs and cats can sense our moods, especially during the busiest time of the year.
Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that's mostly terrier, became a folk hero after leaping from a second-story window in a now-viral video.
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