The bond we form with animals can be deep and fulfilling. When a beloved pet dies, the loss can bring grief and intense sorrow.

Veterinarians were among the participants at the first annual meeting of the new Pet Loss Professionals Alliance, March 10-13 in San Antonio.

The human grieving process after a pet's death is similar to that experienced by people who have lost a family member or close friend. View AVMA's…

The Vermont Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a lawsuit claiming the right to compensation for the emotional pain and lost…

A new federal aviation rule will require passenger airlines to submit to the Department of Transportation monthly reports of

Executive Board coverage Hospice care, pet loss support, therapy animal wellness guidelines

A new survey has found that barriers to pet ownership include not only expenses and lifestyle factors but also a dislike of cats and grief over the…

The New Jersey legislature is considering legislation granting owners of pets harmed by contaminated pet food the right to sue for the loss of…

 Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship

An appellate court ruled that dogs have special value that should be protected and that dog owners should be able to recover sentimental or intrinsic…

Responsible pet ownership and pet health care. Topics include preventive care, keeping pets healthy and safe, pet medications and prescriptions...

With proper monitoring, treatment, and diet and exercise, diabetic pets can lead long and happy lives.

Learn if a fish is the right pet for your family.

End-of-life care for pets focuses on providing the best quality of life possible for a pet with a terminal disease or condition.

Owners reported dogs and cats in homes where a pet had recently died demanded more attention from owners and sought out the deceased pet’s favorite…

Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight reduces your pet’s risk of disease and injury.

The American Animal Hospital Association Foundation has suspended grants from the AAHA Helping Pets Fund temporarily because of a

San Francisco recently joined a growing number of cities that think of their animal-owning population also as pet guardians.

The Pet Nutrition Alliance has developed a website to provide veterinary professionals with credible resources on pet nutrition.

The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a controversial ruling by a state appellate court that would have allowed the owners of a wrongfully euthanized…

USDA to help pets in distress Following the devastation wrought upon North Carolina by Hurricane Floyd, the USDA,

The pet aftercare industry remains largely unregulated, and veterinarians are often the only source of information that pet owners have when choosing…

Celebrate the year 2000 and the 20th anniversary of National Pet Week this May

The AVMA and Hill's Pet Nutrition partnered last year in creating the program to encourage veterinarians and pet owners to improve pets'

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep…