Entries by Betsy Thibaut-Stephenson

Protecting Pets Protects Us

Animal health products help us care for pets, and pets help care for us. Maintaining healthy pets improves the quality of life for our animal companions, which enables pets to provide humans with emotional and physical benefits. Learn more.

To Keep America’s Food Supply Safe, We Must Seize the Opportunity to Modernize the USDA

Veterinarians and doctors alike focus on disease prevention as a first line of defense.   Prevention of animal disease is particularly important with U.S. livestock producers facing numerous foreign animal disease threats. A key tool in the prevention toolbox is vaccination.  That’s why a little-known agency at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Center for […]

Do therapy dogs like their jobs?

We all know how important therapy dogs are to their owners, providing physical freedom, emotional support, and psychological grounding. But what effect does all that work have on the dogs? Read here to find out.

Pet Ownership is Changing

The American Pet Products Association tracks pet ownership trends in our country, and its most recent report finds that “pet ownership continues to evolve in meaningful ways, with dogs and cats more integrated into our lives than ever before. From prioritizing pet nutrition to the rise of multi-cat households, today’s pet owners are redefining what […]

The Magic of Equine Therapy

Riding and interacting with horses provides physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Read about the power of equine therapy.  

Boomer Loves His Veterinarian

I take my job as an ambassador for animal health quite seriously, which is why sometimes I gather my friends to remind them about why it’s so important to make regular visits to the veterinarian, even when they’re not sick. A veterinarians’ whole job is to keep us animals healthy. They know how to tell […]

Do You Love Animals? Thank a Veterinarian!

Boomer relies on me to protect him from disease threats and keep him safe. In turn, I rely on my veterinarian to guide me through caretaking and responsible pet ownership. I’m like most dog and cat owners—I consider my pet to be like a part of my family, and it’s my veterinarian that helps make […]

Boomer is Celebrating World Vaccination Day

I don’t know about you, but I do not like to be sick. So I did a little research, and I figured out that staying current with my vaccinations is a great way to prevent diseases. It’s a good thing that Martha Scott works with my veterinarian to make sure all my vaccines are up […]