Dexmedetomidine (Dexased, Dexdomitor, Dexmedesed, Sileo) is a medicine that’s FDA-approved for dogs and cats as a sedative. Your veterinarian can give it to help calm your pet before a minor surgery ...

A free pet clinic is coming to Sacramento — and both dogs and cats are welcome. Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter and the city of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter are teaming up for ...

Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot. Max, a 2-year-old German shepherd, Belgian Malinois and husky mix, was rescued in an emaciated ...

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...