Vet-Stem is a San Diego-based biotech company that prides itself on thinking outside the box. In this case it’s looking “outside the joint” for solutions to the crippling arthritic pain our pets often face. Unsavory as it sounds, they’re doing this by getting a sample of your pet’s fat—surgically.

Vet-Stem Regenerative Cell (VSRC) therapy is the company’s term for a proprietary process in...

We love Vincent. He's spectacularly cute and a seriously skilled cuddler. But Vincent's not without his issues. In recognition of his anniversary with us and just because I thought it would be fun, here’s the skinny on how much Vincent’s cost me in his first year with me.

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Food

Since my dogs eat what I do except for a bowl of Solid Gold once a day, my food costs aren’t exorbitant....