Posted: 19 Oct 2010 07:36 PM PDT

RALEIGH, N.C. — When Beverly Tucker's dog Tobi ruptured a disc in his back, the veterinarian gave her a stark choice: expensive surgery with little chance of success, or euthanasia. Like a growing number of pet owners, Tucker opted for a third choice thanks to medical advances and shifting attitudes …

Veterinarian Offers Tips for Giving Best Care to Aging Pets

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 08:36 AM PDT

As pets get older, there are many ways pet owners can ease the aging process for their cat or dog, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

Brady, Quinn tussle over dog, cat euthanasia

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 07:03 AM PDT

Republican governor candidate Bill Brady today said if elected he would veto legislation to give veterinarians authority to mass euthanize pets, a measure he caught political heat for sponsoring in the state Senate earlier this year.