If your dog or cat has ever been sick to their stomach, you know how stressful it can be—for them and for you. Vomiting is uncomfortable, upsetting, and sometimes a sign of a more serious health issue. Now, veterinarians have a new tool to help your furry friend feel better faster. Dechra has introduced Emeprev™, an FDA-approved injectable solution that helps prevent and treat vomiting in both dogs and cats.

When most people think of therapy animals, dogs usually steal the spotlight. They visit hospitals, cuddle stressed college students, and brighten long days in care facilities. Cats, on the other hand, are often seen as too independent or aloof for that kind of job. But new research suggests that some cats might actually be perfect for therapy work.

You already know your dog makes your life better. Morning walks feel calmer, bad days feel shorter, and coming home is always a little happier. Now research suggests your dog may also be making your entire neighborhood feel more connected.

Two years ago, Brandon and Lisa Bacon were on a mission. They wanted to find the right horse for their 12 year old son Jackson, who had big dreams of competing in rodeo. Through their work running a horse supply company in Northern California, they were introduced to Ricky, a 13 year old American Quarter Horse gelding with experience as a calm and reliable roping horse.

If you feel like your dog’s treat budget rivals your grocery bill or your cat’s vet visits cost more than your last vacation, you are not imagining it. Rover has released its 2025 True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report, and the numbers confirm what many pet parents already feel in their wallets. The cost of loving a furry family member is rising, and fast.

If your cat has gone from pleasantly plump to full on chonk, you are not alone. Experts estimate that more than half of pet cats worldwide are overweight or obese. Now, a new weight loss drug similar to Ozempic is being tested for cats, and it could change how veterinarians help pets reach a healthier weight. A pet pharmaceutical company called OKAVA Pharmaceuticals recently announced that it has begun early clinical trials of a new drug called OKV 119. The goal is simple but ambitious. Help overweight cats lose weight safely and sustainably, without daily pills or drastic feeding battles.