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Veterinarian Surgically Removes Shoe Inside 341-Pound Crocodile
A veterinary surgeon at the UF Veterinary Hospital surgically removed a shoe from the stomach of a 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile.
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Dog Food Dangers: Is Grain-Free Food the Problem?
A Ridgefield couple believes the grain-free food they fed their three-year-old dog Kilo contributed to his death.
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French Veterinary School Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Coronavirus
A team at a veterinary school in France is training dogs to identify the scent of people infected with COVID-19. Researchers hope this could provide an effective and cost-effective mitigation tactic in the near future.
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CBD for Your Pets: Should You Try It?
Consumer Reports recommends talking to your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD.
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50 Animals Rescued Following Animal Cruelty Complaint
Authorities say about 50 animals living in overcrowded, filthy conditions have been rescued in New Hampshire and have been relocated to the Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals in Stratham following an animal cruelty complaint.
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Help Save Scruffy: Injured Terrier Mix Puppy Abandoned at Pompano Beach Fire Station
A Pompano Beach firefighter found herself dealing with a different kind of emergency when she found a puppy abandoned in a crate at her station.
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Spray Foam-Encased Kitten Rescued By Oregon Garbage Worker
A kitten that was found encased in hardened spray foam is expected to make a full recovery after being rescued from a garbage can by an Oregon sanitation worker, authorities said Thursday. The sanitation worker was using a hydraulic arm to empty a trash can near Hillsboro, Oregon, but the can wouldn’t empty, said Washington County sheriff’s Deputy Brian van...
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6-Year-Old Girl Comes to the Rescue of Trapped Ducklings
Eight duckling separated from their mom and dad after falling down a narrow drainage pipe found their hero in a brave 6-year-old Laguna Niguel girl who came to their rescue.
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'Literally Dying': Vets Save Dog Covered in 100,000 Fleas
A small dog was on the brink of death after it was covered in 100,000 fleas. With the help from a team of veterinarians at Nanaimo SPCA on Vancouver Island, the 14-year-old terrier named Rascal was given another lease on life.
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Doggy DNA: Could Your Bulldog Be Part Chihuahua?
If you’ve ever looked your furry little friend in the eye and wondered who he really is, a dog DNA kit could fill you in.
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New Medication Aimed at Curbing Dogs' Anxiety Over Loud Noises
Fido and Spot may not have to cower under the bed this summer when fireworks and thunderstorms hit. The first prescription veterinary medicine for treating anxiety over loud noises — a widespread problem that can send dogs running away in terror and harm both themselves and property — will soon hit the market. Veterinary medicine maker Zoetis Inc. of Florham...
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'Unicorn' Puppy With 2nd Tail on His Face Rescued by Shelter
The second that dog shelter owner Rochelle Steffen first laid eyes on a tiny “unicorn” puppy that has a tail growing out of his face, she had two thoughts. “I looked at him, and I was like, ‘This is the most ridiculously adorable puppy I’ve ever seen,” Steffen told TODAY. “Then my million-dollar question was, ‘Did the tail wag?”’ Steffen,...
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37th Horse Dies at Santa Anita Since December, Takes Shine Off Breeders' Cup
Vino Rosso won the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 4 1/4 lengths, drawing away from 5-2 favorite McKinzie down the stretch of a race marred by a fatal injury to a 15-1 long shot on Saturday night.
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6 Elephants Die at Thai Park After Trying to Save Fallen Calf
A herd of wild elephants was swept away by raging waters in a national park in Thailand, drowning six, while rangers helped steer two of the animals out of a deep ravine. Staff at Khao Yai National Park discovered the two struggling elephants and the carcasses after dawn Saturday near the Haew Narok waterfall, also known as the Ravine of...
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French Bulldog Owners Sue Dog Walking Company Over Pet's Death
The owners of a 10 1/2-year-old French bulldog are suing a West Hollywood-based dog walking company after their pet was run over by an SUV in March and later died of its injuries, allegedly due to the inattentiveness of its walker.
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Dog Owner Seeks Apology From Dog Sitting App After 9-Month-Old Pug Dies
Los Angeles resident Constance Melkonian was seeking an explanation from the dog sitting company Rover after her 9-month old pug Shrimp died while being cared for by a Rover app sitter.
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Chicago Veterinarian Warns About Lyme Disease Increase in Dogs
Several Chicago-area veterinarians say they’ve seen a rise in Lyme Disease cases in dogs.
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Chicago Area Vets Report Lyme Disease Increase in Dogs
Several Chicago area veterinarians say they’ve seen a rise in Lyme Disease cases in dogs. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty has some eye-opening details on what you may need to know if you are a dog owner.
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Mexican Man Accused in Dairy Abuse in US Immigration Custody
A man accused of abusing calves at an Indiana dairy farm that’s a popular agritourism destination is in federal immigration custody.