Kerry Lengyel

In need of some stress relief? We’re not kidding when we say that yoga classes with goats may be just what you need.

May 13 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Veterinary teams play a key role in teaching clients how to care for their pets during emergency situations.

Since the early 1990s, the black bear population in southern New York has been growing and expanding its range across the state. Researchers are now trying to learn more about the black bear population and density in this region.

Sometimes it’s easy to find something to do any night of the week, but other times it’s a daunting task. According to recent data from WalletHub, it all depends on where you live.

As a veterinary professional, no doubt you’ve come across some, ahem, peculiar pet names in your practice. But get a load of these.

Animal rescues and shelters across the country are celebrating “Cinco de Meow” by offering adoption specials, fundraisers, fiestas and more. No kitten around, we think this is a great way to bring attention to the plight of shelter pets.

A new study shows that bonobos—not chimpanzees, as was once thought—may be more closely linked, anatomically speaking, to humans.

Among the stories in this week’s roundup: the first malaria vaccine introduced in Africa, plans to tag millions of cows in India to curb smuggling, and how pet dogs reduce the risk for allergies and obesity.

If your veterinary practice is in Alaska or South Dakota, your tax burden is one of the lowest in the country. But if you call New Jersey or New York home, you’re paying twice as much in taxes. Where does your state rank on the list of the best and worst states for small business taxes?

The Central Veterinary Conference in Virginia Beach (May 18–21) is around the corner. Here's where to eat, unwind and go in historic Virginia Beach.

Party Animal, Inc. has recalled 2 lots of its dog food after discovering that both were potentially contaminated with pentobarbital.

Meet these five passionate practitoners who have dedicated their careers to bettering the health and well-being of animals in a variety of ways, from animal rescue and field work to philanthropy, mentoring and inventing.

World Book Day, celebrated each year on April 23, is an international celebration of reading designated by UNESCO. To honor this worldwide event, we’re offering an eclectic list of newer books written for veterinary professionals and animal lovers — from textbooks to novels to memoirs and all sorts of in-between. Happy reading!

Without a veterinary license, it is illegal to give medical care to animals. But Maryland recently passed a bill giving emergency responders immunity to this rule.

When veterinarians help grow pet health insurance use, it benefits their clients’ wallets, their patients’ health and their practice’s revenue.

Traveling with pets can be tough, but not if you’re visiting a city that accepts pets with open arms and offers lots of adventures for pets and their people.

Easter egg hunts are fun for everyone, right? Egg hunts for dogs are popping up more and more across the country, and some of these dogs really get into the spirit of the hunt.

A popular gift during the Easter holiday is live chicks, but this tradition is harmful to both the baby animal and the new pet owner. The experts’ advice: Don’t do it.

If you’re a dog lover, chances are you think cats aren’t very fond of people and would rather be left alone. A new study begs to differ.

Do you have bad habits when it comes to dealing with bills, loans, and other financial matters? If you don’t pay your bills on time, aren’t saving for retirement, or shop impulsively, you could be setting yourself up for financial failure.

In the ongoing debate about which animal was the first to inhabit Earth, the sponge and the jellyfish have been the top contenders for years. Now researchers from Vanderbilt University claim they have proof that the comb jelly evolved before the sponge.

The incidence of leptospirosis is on the rise, with reports of the disease coming from several states. While leptospirosis most commonly affects dogs, humans are also at risk.

Do you live in one of the 25 best states for veterinarians?

Need a breather? A break? A little time to de-stress? Who doesn’t? Download one of these 5 popular stress relief apps, and you may find yourself feeling more clarity, joy, and peace in your daily life.

After recent reports indicating sightings of the extinct thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, researchers are preparing to launch a scientific survey to capture the species on camera.

After 3 consecutive years of population increase, the manatee has moved from an endangered species to a threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Among this week’s top stories are a skyrocketing caseload for the Royal SPCA, a python that ate a man alive, and scientists searching for a creature that’s been dead for more than 80 years.

Elephants rarely get cancer due to a large amount of the p53 protein in their system, and this protein could be the answer that humans have been seeking for decades.

Retiring early is a challenging goal for most veterinarians, and where you live may be a deciding factor in whether it’s feasible for you. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst cities for early retirement.

If you’re looking for ways to live a happier and healthier life, look no further than the “10 Keys to Happier Living.”