Pets

Firework season is about to kick into overdrive this weekend as people fill the skies with colorful explosives. For many pet owners, it means figuring out how to help sensitive animals deal with the noise and stress. WVXU spoke with a veterinarian to offer some tips.

A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed.

Domesticated pets are a large part of many peoples’ day-to-day lives, but some pets have troublesome or confusing behavior that can leave owners scratching their heads. Dr. Leanne Lilly joins us today to explain the scientific rationale of different pet behaviors.

Experts say that research on pets may answer some of the questions regarding the causes and treatments of cancer. On Wellness Wednesday we are taking a look at what there is to learn about cancer from our furry friends.

Pet owners across Northeast Ohio and the country are finding it difficult to get treatment for their furry family members.

The pandemic saw an increase in animal adoptions to the point that some animal shelters emptied. We’ll look at how the pet explosion is changing our homes, culture and economy.

The pandemic saw an increase in animal adoptions to the point that some animal shelters emptied. We’ll look at how the pet explosion is changing our homes, culture and economy.

As part of WOSU's ongoing COVID-19 coverage, we asked for listeners to submit their questions about this disease and the government's response. Here are…

At the end of a coronavirus press conference earlier this month, Gov. Mike DeWine was grilled by a Dayton Daily News journalist.“In reporting, you always…

Two issues that trouble many pet owners are veterinarian bills and the grief of losing a beloved companion.The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine…