How to Save on Veterinarian Bills
When dog owner Melody Peterson's bull terrier, Shasta, ate Peterson's carpet, the veterinary bill set the Bend, Ore., resident back $1,800. That's the good news. The bad news is that subsequent veterinary visits due to complications cost her an additional $2,500. A year later, Shasta ate a mini blind cord and the price tag for emergency surgery cost Peterson another $1,800. All told, Peterson has shelled out more than $6,000 on veterinary bills because of her dog's propensity to eat anything and everything in sight, be it plastic water bottles, rocks, carpets, cell phones, or mini blind cords.

Homes found for 6 rescued horses
The Colbert veterinarian who earlier this month rescued six starving and sick horses from a pasture in Jackson County has found homes for all of the animals.

Turf horses ready for dirt
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Animal Kingdom strolled onto the track at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning and with little urging from jockey Robby Albarado, took off down the frontstretch.

Could a Veterinary Behaviorist Help Your Dog?
Trixie the greyhound lives surrounded by movie stars in her Southern California home, but for many years, she was hardly a talent agent's dream. Fearful and aggressive toward strangers who came to visit, Trixie wouldn't even go on walks without becoming skittish.