From four-legged foes to foxtails, the risks of injury are plentiful for America's pets. Veterinary Pet Insurance recently mined its claims data to find the most common pet wounds in 2007. Claims for lacerations and bites topped the list.

You’d think in this day and age that the message of proper camping techniques would be a no-brainer for those venturing outdoors. Nope. The clueless keep messing up the outdoors. It almost makes you think we need to mandate that some people have to take

One bright spring morning several years ago, my little girls came running up the steps holding something brown and round, its stubby legs flailing. Eyes wide and sparkling, they could barely contain their excitement as they proudly lifted high their lates

Two rabid bats were found in Lexington, Ky. this month, stirring the wave of uneasiness that humans have long felt toward our tiny flying mammal cousins.

Pets teach us about responsibility, love and loss. They can be great entertainment, loyal companions and family members. Kids love them. But how do you choose the right pet for your child?