Kerry Lengyel

Scientists have long been searching for effective methods to prevent debilitating or deadly vector-borne diseases in humans around the world. Now, a new study suggests that veterinary parasiticides may be what they have been looking for all along.

Veterinarians can now order a new FDA-approved drug for the management of weight loss in cats.

The overarching purpose of the new feline guidelines is to make anesthesia and sedation safer for the feline patient.

When your sense of right and wrong is being compromised, the first steps are to recognize and discuss the problem.

Make changes today that will help advance your career tomorrow.

Investigators now have another research tool in their arsenal to help them better understand genetic and developmental diseases in dogs.

If the oral dosing syringe for Sileo, a drug prescribed for dogs suffering from noise aversion, is not locked properly, the dog may receive an accidental overdose of the drug.

Forecasters are predicting an exceptionally hot summer for those living out west and near or slightly above average temperatures for the Midwest and Northeast. This means pet owners should be on high alert when spending time outside with their pets, and veterinarians should be ready for an increased caseload. Do you know the 3-tiered approach to treating heatstroke?

You’ll never guess which degree snatched the No. 2 spot on this list.

Thinking of hitting the open road but don’t want to break the bank? Here are four budget-saving tips to make your road trip less stressful.

Infectious disease outbreaks are occurring with increasing frequency all over the world. Now, a new virtual center has been created to help control these outbreaks more quickly.

Although the availability and offerings of One Health academic programs in the United States are growing, gaps remain. The One Health Action Collaborative analyzed current academic programs and made recommendations for improvement.

Permethrin is an ingredient in many parasite preventives for dogs and cats. But can clothing treated with this insecticide prevent tick bites in people?

A new survey of pet owners in France describes the injurious effects of electronic collars and provides recommendations for future regulations.

Human-animal interaction can help promote healthy aging, which is one of the reasons behind a new handbook for senior centers across the nation.

A new study is one of the first to record and analyze the referential communication abilities of dogs when interacting with people.

How knowledgeable is the general public with regard to pet toxins? According to a new study, pet owners think leather is more poisonous to their pets than a macadamia nut.

Can service dogs help military veterans face their current battles with post-traumatic stress disorder?

Protein-heavy diets are typically considered the best choice for cats, but new research says otherwise.

Oncogenic bacteria change the human body’s environment to make it more suitable for themselves. Are people doing the same thing to wild animals?

With study after study boasting the plethora benefits of companion animal ownership, it can be hard to believe otherwise. But investigators are seeking to find whether this widespread belief is, in fact, true or false.

Each cat has its own unique genetic makeup, and with the help of My Cat DNA—a feline genetic testing service—breeders, owners, and veterinarians are now able to make more informed decisions about feline health.

Paying off credit card debt is not as impossible as many people think. Change your attitude by implementing these five strategies.

No region of the country is immune to heartworm disease, which means more research is needed with regard to prevention and treatment.

Do you have a written financial plan? If so, new research shows that you also are likely to have several other healthy financial habits.

Omega-3 fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, and a proprietary collagen blend are the primary ingredients in a new nutraceutical aimed at improving joint and skin health in dogs.

A new agreement between 3 global health care organizations aims to address a multitude of One Health concerns, from combatting antimicrobial resistance to improving disease forecasting capabilities.

Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2018 State of Pet Health Report outlines the prevalence of the 3 most common types of pet allergies.

A new surgical “toggle” technique provides a stronger anchor point on the paralyzed cartilage in horses with recurrent laryngeal neuropathy—allowing better outcomes than current surgical practices.

A new study on the genetic epidemiology of canine disease risk variants has enabled the creation of an online database of inherited genetic disorders.