When a 3-year-old Maltese named Ginger almost drowned in a Bridgehampton swimming pool last month, critical care was nearby. Had this been any other summer, Ginger’s owner would have had to drive an hour to the nearest pet hospital in Riverhead, and in all probability the pup wouldn’t have survived. But this year, a new … Read more
These pet parents are paws-itively committed to their furry friends. One in three pet owners spends more on their pets each month than they do on their own health and wellness needs, according to a new survey from US News & World Report. Spending piles up quickly. Of the 1,500 questioned — with 68% identifying … Read more
One of the many care requirements for pet owners is to get their beloved fur babies vaccinated to protect them from contagious diseases that could potentially be fatal. However, more recently, some owners are hesitating to do so because they believe the shots can potentially cause autism in their pooches. According to a 2023 survey … Read more
Hot dogs won’t be the only ones roasting this Fourth of July weekend. While you’re flipping franks and catching rays, your furry friend might be getting fried — and too much sun can bring some seriously ruff consequences. But don’t sweat it: The Post fetched expert advice from two veterinarians on how to keep your … Read more
It’s just doggone bad luck. Doctors discovered a cyst twice the size of a tennis ball in the pelvis of a pregnant woman who was rushed to the hospital following months of abdominal pain. One veterinarian has issued a warning over a habit treasured by dog owners over fear of tapeworm infection. Ben Ali et … Read more
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A woman says her rescue dog ate five pairs of Skims underwear — leaving her $13,000 out of pocket. Sarah Oakley, 34, adopted Reta, a terrier mix, from dog shelter Harley’s Dream in January 2025. Three months later she came home and saw the pup lying on top of a dirty clothes pile — and … Read more
A vet has dramatically saved a family’s 17-year-old goldfish after he was struck down by a killer tumor. Vet Emer O’Reilly performed a ‘first of its kind’ operation to remove the growth from the face of beloved fish Merlin. Merlin’s owners became worried about the veteran pet after he was unable to eat and a … Read more
These dogs may not be man’s best friend. A UK veterinarian who works with all types of dogs has revealed which breeds he would avoid owning, citing their common health issues that can be costly — and worse yet, result in heartache. Alex Crow shared his insights in a video posted on Tik Tok and … Read more
Smells like mean spirit. A new study published last week in Scientific Reports cautioned dog owners that the ills of humanity are depressing pets, too. The research found that dogs can smell stress on humans and it’s hurting their mood. Dogs and humans have been companions for 30,000 years, which is a long enough time … Read more
The animals are tame, but her stories are wild. In her new book “Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian,” animal doctor Amy Attas dishes on what she’s learned about the lives of New York’s wealthy and well-known by visiting their homes to care for their four-legged family members. Attas … Read more
Sweet fancy Moses! A privileged layabout of a cat who weighs as much as a French bulldog has been prescribed a thoroughly unusual exercise routine — one that seems to be working, his caregivers say. Moses, 9, a chonk of burning love at more than double the healthy size for his age, is learning how to … Read more
Pet owners are opting for a new king of dog-tor. Millennial pet parents are hoping to take their animals to vet clinics that match their lifestyles. Veterinarian services that offer both ease and minimalist aesthetics are appealing to the generation that dominated the “pandemic puppies” boom, and they’re willing to dish out the money for … Read more
Being a veterinarian is a ruff job. In honor of World Veterinary Day on April 27, one veterinarian is speaking out about the mental health crisis facing her profession. “Female veterinarians are three and a half times more likely to take their own life by suicide than the general public,” Dr. Julie Buzby, a veterinarian … Read more
Veterinarians have seen it all with their furry, feathered and scaly patients. As Courtney Bellew, the CEO of Hub Veterinary Group in Port Chester, NY, put it, the real show often happens behind the scenes. “From anal gland explosions to the comical chaos of worm wrangling, we witness it all,” said the veterinary practice exec. … Read more
Life can be ruff for the cosmopolitan canines of New Yorkie. Limbs caught in revolving doors and lethal rat poison on the sidewalk are just a couple of the quintessentially urban hazards that Big Apple pooches face, according to a city-based veterinarian with nearly 40 years on the job. Recently, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus was reading … Read more
This dog owner’s worst nightmare had a happy ending. After Hannah Riley posted on X that her 10-year-old dog went missing, people on the internet collectively made it their mission to reunite them — and they succeeded. Riley was on vacation when her white and beige papillon named Hazel had to be rushed to St. … Read more
Anyone in the market for a dog can understand how hard it is to figure out which is the one you should take home with you. There are many factors to consider — and it’s tough looking past all of the adorable puppy eyes. Figuring out which breed will best fit your personal lifestyle can … Read more
Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University discovered that dogs can experience the chemical and hormonal changes that bring about depression and anxiety in humans. Unfortunately, … Read more
Me-ouch. Cats are famously stoic, which can make managing illness and pain difficult for their human carers — so anxious pet parents will appreciate this new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior. Researchers at the University of Córdoba in Spain have identified key cat behaviors to tell humans that their feline friend isn’t … Read more