msnbc.com: Pet health

No-kill shelter nation? Maybe in 5 years

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:59:12 GMT

Many cities, animal control agencies and private shelters in the U.S. are forming alliances that they hope will lead to a no-kill nation in half a decade.

Many pet supplements don’t meet claims

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:57:51 GMT

Even when these supplements contain proper ingredients, there is little evidence that they work, veterinary experts say.

Poll: Americans consider pets family

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:50:16 GMT

Susan Jacobs and her companion Kingston both like chicken and collards, chilling on the couch and riding in her convertible with the breeze tussling his curly black hair.

Dogs being trained to sniff out diabetes

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:29:30 GMT

Dogs are being trained in Britain as potential life-savers to warn diabetic owners when their blood sugar levels fall to dangerously low levels.

Couple pleads guilty in toxic pet food case

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:54:12 GMT

A Las Vegas-based company and its owners have pleaded guilty to distributing a tainted ingredient used to make pet food that killed potentially thousands of animals.

Danger in the yard: Toxic plants pose pet threat

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:55:23 GMT

Some of the most common, and beautiful, ornamental plants can be deadly for pets. Among the most dangerous are azaleas, rhododendron, oleander, foxglove and lily of the valley.

10 of the most toxic plants to pets

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:18:35 GMT

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has identified these varieties of plants as among the most toxic to pets.

FDA approves cancer drug for dogs

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:18:05 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug made specifically to treat cancer in dogs.

Emergency care for dogs

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 19:39:47 GMT

The first few moments after an emergency are the most important, and your quick response could save a dog’s life.

Couple to plead guilty in toxic pet food case

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:53:16 GMT

A Las Vegas-based company and its owners have agreed to plead guilty in connection with tainted pet food in 2007 that may have killed thousands of dogs and cats, according to a court document.

400 dogs seized from Wash. puppy mill

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:03:45 GMT

More than 400 dogs, including three newborn puppies, have been removed from a puppy mill in “one of the worst cases” of animal abuse seen by animal groups and state officials.

Dog that saved owner from fire is euthanized

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:28:35 GMT

A terminally ill bulldog whose barking awakened her owner in time for both to escape from a burning house in Michigan has been euthanized.

In hot car, ‘just a minute’ can be deadly for dogs

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:44:27 GMT

If you've ever left your dog in the car for "just five minutes" on a summer day, the officers of the Washington Humane Society want you to hear some cautionary tales.

Meet Chanel: Almost 21, the world’s oldest dog

Wed, 6 May 2009 14:13:10 GMT

They say every dog has its day, but this one has had more than most: Chanel, a dachshund mix, is approaching her 21st birthday (that’s 120 in human years, says her vet). And though she wears “doggles” for cataracts and gets cold easily, there’s life in the old dog yet.

Raw deal? Some feed their pets uncooked diet

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:25:38 GMT

A small but vocal community of pet owners contends their pets benefit from eating the same kinds of food their furry ancestors gobbled: raw meats, bones and veggies.

Gone with the wind: Chihuahua blown away

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:12:23 GMT

A six-pound Chihuahua has been reunited with her owners after a 70-mph gust of wind picked the puppy up and tossed her out of sight.

Animal CSI? University to teach vet forensics

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:42:10 GMT

Only a few investigators in the country are trained to investigate the horrendous crimes against animals that can leave dogs, roosters and other animals maimed and tortured.

Steep vet bills, sour economy doom more pets

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:33:45 GMT

As the U.S. economy continues to spiral, pet owners grappling with financial troubles are facing terrible choices, from delaying care to destroying animals.

Is ‘people food’ ever OK? 7 pet myths

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:23:10 GMT

We asked some pet experts to give us the lowdown on what’s true and what’s not when it comes to dog and cat behavior and care.