Ethics/Welfare
Pediatric Patients in the Shelter Setting
As shelter medicine becomes more widely recognized as an important part of the veterinary field, it is crucial to understand the role shelter professionals play in ensuring the wellbeing of animals and the challenges of treating and caring for pediatric patients in a shelter.
Ethics/Welfare
Approximately 140 Dogs Rescued in Large-Scale Alleged Neglect Situation in Dixie County, Florida
Approximately 140 dogs were rescued in late February from a large-scale alleged severe neglect situation on a residential property in Dixie County, Florida.
Ethics/Welfare
Newly Proposed Florida Law Protecting Pets from Abuse Has Gained Bipartisan Support
A proposed law strengthening protection against cruelty for dogs and cats has been introduced and is gaining bilateral support in the Florida House and Senate.
Ethics/Welfare
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Making Animal Cruelty a Federal Crime
The Senate unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act two weeks after the House passed it on a voice vote.
Ethics/Welfare
Poll: Have You Ever Suspected a Pet Owner of Animal Abuse?
Sadly, more than 400 of our Facebook fans said they suspected a pet owner of animal abuse.
Ethics/Welfare
Poll: Should the U.S. Ban Cat Declawing?
We asked our readers and Facebook fans: “New York has banned declawing procedures for cats.
Ethics/Welfare
Can the Veterinary Community Help Homeless People Take Care of Their Pets?
Yes, we can.