Let’s be honest. When a dog tests positive for heartworm, there’s a particular kind of quiet that falls over the exam room. It’s not a simple diagnosis. It’s the start of a long, difficult, and ...

We break down why "just a shampoo" is never the answer for dog hair loss and what the real path to a healthy coat involves for pet owners.

Most of us have noticed our dog walk into the backyard and grab a chunk of dirt to nibble on. It's usually no big deal. If it happens every day, however, it's something to be concerned about. But how ...

While many dog breeds are incredibly social creatures, some breeds are naturally reserved or even aloof. Breed, temperament, and upbringing strongly influence sociability. For the most part, pups bond ...

IRISH dog owners have been warned about the growing risk of lungworm infection in dogs following a “spate of cases” in recent weeks. The Irish Blue Cross issued the alert to owners after they ...

Chagas Disease, which is typically contracted in tropical climates, is spread with enough frequency to warrant additional research and improved surveillance, researchers argue.

Dog owners are being warned about the hidden dangers of walking their pets during the autumn months, as falling temperatures and seasonal hazards can pose serious and sometimes fatal risks. The fresh ...

Slugs, acorns, conkers and toxic mushrooms are just some of the common autumnal threats that can lead to injury or poisoning in dogs. With winter officially beginning on December 21, the window for ...

Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job of fighting off infections; but sometimes their immune systems are overwhelmed, and your pup gets sick. While we never want to think about our fur babies being ...

Because dogs are active for about 20 per cent of the night, co-sleeping can cause "relatively mild reductions in overall sleep quality" for humans, a small Australian study found. Another showed that ...

State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that's affecting both humans and dogs.