Pet Health - Page 6

June 12, 2024

Curly-haired dog given second chance at life after receiving 3D-printed surgical screws: He's a 'puppy again’

A dog received life-saving surgery after his limbs stopped working from an abnormality. Vets used 3D-printed screws on his spine to give him a second chance at "being a puppy again."

June 5, 2024

Woman discovers her dog is alive and up for adoption after 'putting him down'

A pet owner reportedly found out that her dog, which she thought was "put down" in Maryland, is alive and up for adoption at same place where she adopted him in 2022.

June 5, 2024

Missing dog rescued after spending 18 hours stranded in the middle of the highway: Owner was 'panicked’

A dog owner is thanking the community after his pet escaped from home and became stranded on a highway median for 18 hours. The German shepherd is now home and safe.

June 3, 2024

Viral TikTok video of red-spotted dog has fans flipping out over what her colorful spots mean

Rosie, a border collie mix from Pennsylvania, went viral on TikTok for her adorable red spots. Fans are hopeful she isn't sick and that she is just adorably spotted with dog-safe ink.

June 3, 2024

Cat reunited with owner 12 years after disappearing from family home: 'Didn't feel real'

A young man in Wales lost his cat for 12 years — and thought he'd never see the pet again. But just weeks ago, the cat turned up and the two have been reunited.

June 3, 2024

Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human'

Mark Tappan, an Alpharetta, Georgia, police officer, wrote the book "A Dog Named Mattis" about the relationship between him and his skilled K9 and lessons learned along the way.

June 1, 2024

Charlotte the stingray not pregnant, has disease, says North Carolina aquarium: 'Truly sad'

Charlotte, a California round ray living in an aquarium in North Carolina, is not pregnant, as initially believed. Instead, she has a "rare reproductive disease."

May 31, 2024

'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect

Vet tech Amanda Fredal explains what happens if your pet ingests a cicada, symptoms to look out for and how to prevent pets from snacking on these insects this year.

May 29, 2024

Texas cat named 'Porridge,' hit by a car, needs a home where he can climb and be loved

Porridge, a four-year-old orange cat in Texas, was hit by a car and sustained serious injuries, including an amputated leg. That hasn't stopped him from climbing or needing a new home.

May 22, 2024

8 plants that are dangerous to pets and can cause death

Pets seem to get into everything, including plants. That's why doing research on the plants your considering for your home is so important, as many are highly toxic to pets.