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Do you have questions about the drugs your veterinarian prescribes for your pet? Do you have questions about how and where to report a problem with an animal drug or pet food? If you're traveling with your pet—do you know where to get travel requirement information?

Pets infected with this virus may or may not get sick. Of the pets that have gotten sick, most only had mild illness and fully recovered. Serious illness in pets is extremely rare. Pets that do have symptoms usually have mild illness that you can take care of at home.

You might know that cold weather poses health risks to your pets, but so does warm weather – even on days that don't seem that hot to you. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep your pet safe.

As responsible pet parents, we have an obligation to care for our furry friends in sickness and in health. But as pet care costs rise, how do we do what's best for our pet? Here are a few tips to help you save money on your pet's health care.

The animals that share our lives and homes rely on us for protection. Many common household products such as cleaners and pesticides could hurt a pet if not used and stored correctly. Keep all products out of the reach of pets. EPA encourages consumers to consider using EPA-registered biopesticides and products with EPA's Safer Choice label, which are generally less harmful.

Cats and dogs do not have the ability to sweat; they cool their bodies off by panting and through the pads of their feet, so when the weather is extremely hot it is much harder for your pet to cool off. That's why extreme heat can be deadly for your pet. Don't take any unnecessary chances.

Diseases can be spread between animals and people through stool, urine, bites, scratches, rashes, fleas/ticks, and coughing/sneezing. Keep both you and yourself safe by following these six (6) suggestions.

Owning a pet can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and explore new places. You may want to take your pet with you when you travel to new places. Traveling can sometimes be stressful, both for you and your pets. Including pets in your travel plans takes careful planning. Preparation can help prevent stress and keep you and your pets safe and healthy.

Your 8-year-old chocolate lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at you pleadingly with those big brown eyes, how can you resist handing out just one more treat? It's not easy. But it may be important.

Do you have a beloved dog or cat or perhaps you have another house pet that you want to get insurance for? If so, you're not alone. U.S. pet owners spent more than $1 billion on insurance for their pets in 2018. That is a jump of 23% in money spent on covering pets from previous years.