DEAR READERS: In July, amid a local outbreak of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), the Delaware Department of Agriculture issued a 30-day ban on transporting dogs in or out of the ... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Do you know about the American think tank Rethink Priorities? They research and investigate animal and environmental issues worldwide. Such a good resource. -- D.K., Minneapolis... more

DEAR READERS: The group Earthday.org has released a new report regarding the effects of exposure to plastics on our pets. The "Pets Vs. Plastics" report examines the risks posed by pet toys, foods and... more

DEAR READERS: Please see this excerpt from an October release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, entitled “Technical Report: September 2023 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) ... more

DEAR READERS: The idea of cultivating animals’ cells to manufacture nutritious foods -- as an alternative to slaughtering animals for consumption -- keeps getting closer to reality.... more

DEAR READERS: Please see the following development in the world of meat alternatives, summarized in this July 11 post on AgFunderNews.com:... more

DEAR READERS: We are facing a serious health issue of dysbiosis: the disruption of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms in our soil and our bodies.... more

DEAR DR. FOX: Re: Catan dog tag. Is there any possibility that this tag would work as a flea and tick repellent? Thank you for your wonderful support for the healthiest ways to take care of our pets. ... more

It is difficult to tell farmers what to do when it comes to environmental and wildlife protection and more humane treatment of animals raised for food when they are driven by profit margins and know h... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I was raised as a Christian, but I find it hard to believe in a God who would create a world where there are predators that must kill to live. What are your thoughts? -- L.H., Cleveland,... more

DEAR DR. FOX: I am a cat lover, and appreciate that you write about declawing as a cruel mutilation. I am sending you this article to share with your readers: "Declawing Cats Provokes a Billion-Dollar... more

DEAR READERS: A company that bred beagles for medical research agreed to pay a record $35 million as part of a criminal plea admitting it neglected thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in rural ... more

DEAR READERS: The news reports began around 2023 that animal shelters were filling up with relinquished companion animals, especially dogs, because people could no longer afford to keep them and becau... more