DEAR READERS: The Make America Healthy Again initiative, under the direction of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is purportedly in lockstep with beef and pork industry moguls... more

DEAR READERS: Here are two reports that confirm how contact with dogs can reduce stress.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: You have indicated that there are things to be aware of -- which seemed to be negative -- regarding Savannah cats as they get older. I’m interested because I now have a pair of 2-year-ol... more

DEAR READERS: Please see this writeup from PetFoodIndustry.com regarding an upcoming industry convention. Angelique Myburgh, a development specialist at Montego Pet Nutrition, will discuss the suitabi... more

DEAR READERS: All who care about our shared planet are suffering varying degrees of despair and disbelief about current events. Take, for instance, the COP30 climate summit scheduled for November in B... more

DEAR READERS: Please see the following post from veterinarian Dr. Bob Goldstein via EarthAnimal.com:... more

DEAR READERS: Colossal Biosciences Inc., a genetic engineering company aiming to "de-extinct" the woolly mammoth, the dodo and other animals, recently unveiled its so-called "woolly mice." These mice ... more

DEAR READERS: The rise of H5N1 avian influenza in cats highlights the need to include pets in disease surveillance, writes a group of veterinarians, epidemiologists and biosecurity specialists in an a... more

DEAR READERS: Organic, regenerative farming practices are a core component of One Health, benefiting the environment, wildlife and consumers. The cancers of our brains and bodies mirror the cancer of ... more

DEAR READERS: The practice of recycling slaughterhouse discards and rendering plant remains of animals into dog (and cat) foods needs to end. The strong and highly profitable alliance between Big Anim... more

DEAR READERS: Dr. Tony Jones, a theologian and former pastor, has written a memoir called "The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors.” He writes: “Reflecting on the inev... more

DEAR READERS: Most of you know that veterinarians work to keep companion and farmed animals in good health. There are specialist veterinary associations for different species, such as cattle and pigs,... more

DEAR DR. FOX: You have written about many serious political issues arising from the Trump administration. This is my question: How can those of us who care make a difference? I feel so helpless. It is... more