DEAR PET TALK READERS: We are beginning the year with the most common questions about taking care of dogs. Thank you for all your questions last year and we welcome more! First, get a nylon leash.

We New Englanders love our pets as much as anyone else. And just as our region is a world capital of human-focused science and medicine, it is also a capital of veterinary research. Yet high-quality ...

Pet owners generally want to do all they can to safeguard the well-being of their companion animals. This includes taking steps to ensure that pets can be returned safely should they get lost while ...

The quality of a pet’s health care often depends on the owner’s ability to ask specific, informed questions during veterinary appointments. Topics like diet and nutrition are filled with ...

Caring for a pet brings immense joy, but it also comes with its share of challenges, especially when it comes to their health. From minor ailments to more serious conditions, pet owners are likely to ...

Pet emergencies don't announce themselves. One minute your dog is fine, the next minute she's limping. Or your cat stops eating overnight. Then comes the vet bill that makes your stomach drop.

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