Pets

Every winter veterinarians treat dogs and sometimes cats for antifreeze poisoning. Also, make sure your pet's microchip is updated because animals are more likely to get lost this time of year.

Pet owners are finding it harder to get appointments at area vet clinics and hospitals. The Western Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association says many clinics are working through a backlog of appointments that had to be put off during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. A local hospital recently had wait times as long as eight hours for patients who weren’t in critical condition.

As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.Next…

The case was reported by state veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill. He said the 16-year-old feline lived in a household with multiple people who’d been…

Police in Pennsylvania are getting the legal authority to force their way into vehicles to rescue dogs and cats they believe are in danger.Democratic Gov.…

Starting this month, state dog wardens will begin canvassing across 36 Pennsylvania counties, to check with dog owners on the status of their pet’s…

Felipe Rodriguez says he thought he was hallucinating when an eagle snatched his sister's little white dog from her yard, flapped its massive wings and…

The staff and volunteers at the Cambria County Humane Society know 2-year-old pit bull mix Buster's story - ears that were cropped incorrectly, heartworm…

Dr. Byron Maas surveys a supply of marijuana products for dogs that lines a shelf in his veterinary clinic. They're selling well."The 'Up and Moving' is…

Walk into Pittsburgh's East End location of the Humane Animal Rescue and you'll feel dozens of eyes on you. The shelter is currently overflowing with an…