Happy the Elephant has Day in Court

New York’s highest court is set to determine whether Happy, a 47-year-old Asian elephant living at the Bronx Zoo, is being unlawfully imprisoned.

Another US City Bans Sale of Pets

Dallas, Texas joins more than 400 municipalities across the U.S. that have banned the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores.

Another Step Closer to Stopping Animal Testing

Researchers have produced a new protocol for screening skin allergens from cosmetics and other products that does not require animal testing.

Positive Tone Matters when Speaking to Animals: Study

According to new scientific research, the way we talk around animals and the way we talk to animals may have an impact on their well-being.

Cruel Over-Breeding Causes Dogs a Lifetime of Suffering, Warn Veterinarians

Selective breeding has led to serious health problems among some breeds that veterinarians warn can cause these dogs a “lifetime of suffering”.

Testing Cognitive Decline in Aging Dogs

Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.

Reptiles Threatened with Extinction: Scientists

One in five reptiles faces extinction in what scientists say would have a ‘devastating’ effect on humans and the planet. With 21% of reptile species (from lizards to snakes to geckos and turtles) currently facing extinction, such a loss could have disastrous impacts on ecosystems around the world.

Shocking Number of Pets OD-ing from Weed: Veterinarians

A new survey of North American veterinarians revealed cases of marijuana poisoning among pets are on the rise.

Dog Owners Create Health Risk from Pet Food Handling

The results of a new study suggests that most U.S. dog owners are unaware of — and do not follow — guidelines on safe pet food and dish handling from the FDA. This presents health risks for both pets and humans.

Second US State Prohibits Cat Declawing

Maryland will become the second US state to prohibit pet owners from declawing cats.

The State of Honey Bees

USDA annual reports that examine the gain and loss of colonies, including losses due to colony collapse disorder.

Dog Inbreeding and Health: Study

New research has demonstrated that the majority of dogs are highly inbred. Unfortunately, the study findings indicate that inbreeding of dogs contributes to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan.