By reducing the financial strain of vet care, pet insurance can offer you more financial and spending flexibility. Getty Images/iStockphoto Pets have become a larger part of pet owners’ budgets in recent years. Between rising veterinary costs, specialty treatments, prescription medications and preventive care, many owners are spending more than ever to keep their animals … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for nitenpyram, a medication to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. It is the first generic animal drug approved for use against the flesh-eating parasite. Nitenpyram tablets can be used in dogs and cats that weigh at least two pounds and are at least … Read more
In this week’s “Beg-Knows America,” CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares two inspiring stories of everyday Americans: a former journalist founded an organization to help pet owners grieve their loss and a retiring meteorologist is celebrated for helping shelter animals get adopted. Source link