About 60% of dogs are overweight, but many owners look right past it. A nutritionist explains the rib test, portions, and when to consider a weight-loss food.
Dog Health & Medicine
Dog health education and veterinary medical breakthroughs, explained for real dog owners.
Los Angeles County found a suspected rabid raccoon, its first in more than 50 years. Here is how to protect your dog from rabies and what to check today.
A rescue puppy's heart murmur turned out to be a fixable heart defect. Vets repaired it, and the foster who kept him quiet for 30 days adopted him soon after.
Old dogs' brains change in ways that mirror human dementia, a new study finds, making aging dogs a promising model for Alzheimer's research and diagnosis.
A new arthritis injection for dogs gives three months of joint pain relief per shot. It is approved in the UK, Canada, and the EU, but not in the US yet.
Pyometra in dogs is a uterine infection that can turn an ordinary day into an emergency. Here are the warning signs, and what surgery typically costs.
Loose stool is one of the most common reasons dogs see a vet. Here is how to tell a mild case from one that needs a call, and what to watch for at home.
Dogs sleep more in warm weather, after busy weekends, and as they age. Here are the common, harmless reasons plus the signs that extra naps need a vet visit.
A horse kick shattered a border collie's skull. UC Davis surgeons rebuilt it with titanium plates, and she is already back competing in herding trials.
The WSAVA's 2026 dental guidelines put fresh weight on home care and question anesthesia-free cleanings. Here is what the update means for your dog's teeth.
Specialist care without the long drive: how virtual consults work for dogs, what the outcome research shows, and what to ask your own vet before you agree.
CBD for dogs is everywhere, but the research behind it is narrow. What studies actually show, what to check on the label, and why your vet sets the dose.
A machine learning model spotted stage B2 heart disease in dogs from routine exam, lab, and chest X-ray data, the stage where pimobendan is proven to help.
A UK fresh food company recalled its meals in August after dogs developed sudden dry eye. Testing found no contamination, and the cause is still unknown.
Wet ears after a swim are a setup for yeast and bacteria. Ear covers and snoods keep water out of your dog's ear canals. Here is what vets suggest you try.
Gagging, lip licking, and burping after meals can point to acid reflux in dogs. Here are the signs, the risk factors, and what treatment usually looks like.
Verdinexor tablets, sold as Laverdia, are now available by prescription as the first FDA-approved oral treatment for lymphoma in dogs. Owners give it at home.
Dental powders for dogs promise fresher breath from one daily scoop. Here is what the ingredients actually do and why brushing still matters most.
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