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There are several health issues associated with free range farming. While the livestock are free to roam, they face many health issues as well as natural selection.

If you are a first time horse buyer, here are a few simple tips to avoid the purchase of your very own night-mare.

It's frightening to imagine, but the differences in a vet and a really GOOD vet could mean the difference between life and death for your dog. How do you find Dr. Right?

Animal health insurance is an easy and affordable way to pay the health care bills for our pets. Health insurance is now available for dogs, cats, and exotics.

Advances in veterinary medicine for treating pet illnesses carry high price tags. To help defray the cost of these treatments, owners can purchase pet insurance.

Do high levels of ash in cat food cause feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD)

There are a wide variety of birds that can be kept as pets and making the right choice requires careful consideration.

Pet cockatiels are susceptible to night frights, a panic reaction that can cause serious parrot injuries. Learn how to keep your parrot safe and secure at night.

In an increasingly transient society, many dog owners must choose between friends, pet sitters, cageless boarders, or boarding kennels for pet care.

While much research has been done on the casualties of the Civil War among the soldiers and civilians, one area has been overlooked...that of the animals that carried tro

Foster care for dogs and cats places pets in a loving environment until they are recovered from injury or illness or old enough to be placed in permanent homes

An estimated $40.8 billion will be spent on dogs, cats, birds and other pets this year, a $2.3 billion increase over 2006. Companion animals are indubitably big business.

Healesville Sanctuary is a fauna park where paths wind through different habitats showcasing koalas, wombats, dingoes, kangaroos, etc. and over 200 bird varieties.

A new drug is on the market to help your dog lose weight and live a longer and healthier life.

The Retirement Home for Horses continues to help animals in need today. From an idea from a Victorian lady, the Home has come a long way, able to help over 100 horses.

All dog rescue organizations need monetary donations, but a safe shelter, comfortable bed, and nurturing environment for a dog awaiting adoption is important, also.

Fatty acids, which are essential for the proper functioning of many body systems, can provide a number of health benefits for pets.

What age should kittens be before they are taken away from their mothers and brought to a new home? Most experts say 12 weeks is ideal.

New, and veteran, expats who love animals wonder about the logistics of air travel with their pet. Many worry about quarantines, health certificates, tattoos and such.

Despite the large number of unwanted cats languishing in shelters, many owners fail to have their cats spayed or neutered due to common misconceptions.

They have been called endearing orphans and pests. Volunteering with these engaging primates ranges from raising, rehabilitating, and advocating to falling in love.

There are a number of reasons why cats will suddenly switch from enjoyment to hostility when being petted.

In addition to the headline-grabbing heroes that have saved the lives of their owners, there are day-to-day cat heroes that act as seeing-eye cats and therapy animals.