Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

Around 70% of Americans are obese or overweight. And their cats aren’t too far off. According to the Association for Pet ...

Up to 50 cats are expected to participate in the trial, with their weight and health metrics monitored at three and six ...

“Caloric restriction, or fasting, is one of the most well-established interventions for extending lifespan and improving ...

Geneticist Michael Klotsman was frustrated by human drug development. That led him to launch a startup focused on treatments ...

The average lifespan for felines is between 13 and 17 years, with certain aspects playing a role in longevity.

Heartworm testing is another key topic. Heartworm disease develops silently and spreads through mosquito bites. Dr. John Hergenrether notes that annual tests confirm prevention is working. Routine lab ...

Columnist Leslie Kouba offers a tender farewell to her beloved 19-year-old cat Sneaker, reflecting on the unmistakable signs of decline, the piercing grief of losing a longtime animal companion and ...

Pet insurance can save you thousands — or leave you blindsided. Avoid these 8 common mistakes that turn “covered” claims into ...

For more than 15 years, Sandro and his family, four Bengal tigers abandoned by a traveling circus, lived confined to a train ...

A Burnley dad of three has issued an appeal for people to trust their instincts when it comes to their health.

The RSPCA has identified rock salt - a gritty compound typically used to de-ice roads and paths during frosty weather - as ...