Entries by Betsy Thibaut-Stephenson

Pets Can Help Manage Human Mood

Mental health and mood disorders are increasingly in the headlines, and it’s long-established that pets can help. Research shows that pets can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma and PTSD.

Alert: Ticks Can Cause Food Allergies

CDC data reveals that an aggressive tick may be the culprit in the increased instances of alpha-gal syndrome, or red-meat allergy, a potentially life-threatening condition that affects up to 450,000 people in the U.S. Carried by the lone star tick, those with red-meat allergy have reactions to meat such as beef, pork, and lamb. The […]

We Protect the Health of Billions of Animals

The animal health industry serves nearly 400 million companion animals such as dogs, cats, service animals, and horses. We also protect the health of more than 10 billion food-producing animals like cattle, pigs, and chickens.

The Best Way to Pet a Dog

Loving our canine friends comes easily—they’re impossible to resist. But petting is a big deal to dogs, and it’s best to take into account how dogs experience your smell and touch. Learn more here.

Parasites & Dog Parks: What You Need to Know

A study has identified parasites in feces collected from 85% of dog parks visited across the U.S. The most common intestinal parasites that are found in dog parks include Giardia, whipworms, and hookworms, with lower infection rates of roundworms and tapeworms.