Humane Society University is the first institution in the U.S. to offer a bachelor degree program in animal studies and first in the world to offer a bachelor degree in animal policy and advocacy.

Yes, you read that correctly; The American Veterinary Medical Association's annual convention to be held July 11-14 in Seattle, will include a fish-throwing demonstration. 

The Pet Food Products Safety Alliance provided pet owners with some startling test results of Nutro Cat Food; zinc levels tested lethally high.  What is the allowed amount of zinc in pet food and what happens to pets if overdosed?  The answer is going to make you very angry; the rest of the zinc story.

Dog training is something that all Husky owners face. Whether you decide to send him to a professional or to do it yourself, there are plenty of ways to ensure your dog is properly trained.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it was suspending the temporary Emergency Permit issued to Evanger's Dog & Cat Food Co., Inc.

Why Soil-Based Probiotic Organisms are the probiotic of choice for cats, dogs, and humans

I receive requests for assistance from animal non-profits frequently.  The one I received today, broke my heart.  If you can help this dog, please do.  His name is Felix.  A warning, the picture of Felix in his present condition is disturbing (I cried).

Could the FDA have made a mistake claiming BPA is safe?  Did ‘relationships’ with industry groups influence the FDA’s stance on BPA safety?  This is exactly what Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) want to know.

Although it is written for veterinarians, the updated Senior Care Guidelines can provide cat owners with some needed education and insight to caring for a senior cat. 

Food safety advocates believe The Food Safety Enhancement Act will be the much needed answer to a series of nationwide recalls and consumer confidence of food safety.  Will this new legislation do anything to protect the safety of pet food?

VeggieDent Dog Chews, manufactured by Virbac Animal Health, have been taken off the market in Australia following reports of kidney problems in dogs that had consumed them.  Virbac Animal Health removed the treats from Australian store shelves until further notice.

Veterinary news magazine DVM360.com reports that the Vermont Supreme Court upheld a decision to dismiss a lawsuit that asked for emotional pain and lost companionship compensation for two cats whose deaths were attributed to veterinary negligence.  How do you feel?  Do you think laws should allow for emotional damages for pet loss?

The Obama Administration has pledged to create an unprecedented level of openness and public participation in government.  The FDA, in an attempt to abide by the Administration, has formed a ‘FDA Transparency Task Force.’  The following is an initial transparency guideline recommendation to the FDA regarding pet food.  Please add your signature.

The Associated press reports that Las Vegas based ChemNutra and its owners have agreed to plead guilty in connection with tainted pet food in 2007.  The 2007 pet food recall is believed to have killed thousands of cats and dogs.

After numerous cats suffered neurological damage and death from irradiated pet food, Australia has ceased the former government requirement to irradiate dog and cat food.  Thank you Australia.