Bad breath in dogs usually means dental disease, but it can also point to kidney problems. How to tell the difference, and what to do about the smell.
Dog Health & Medicine
Dog health education and veterinary medical breakthroughs, explained for real dog owners.
Zofran for dogs is a real, vet-prescribed nausea treatment, and the dose is not yours to guess. Here is how ondansetron helps and what to watch for in your dog.
Rabies exposures are climbing in several states this summer, the CDC says. What dog owners should know about vaccination, wildlife, and bite follow-up.
A Yorkie with diarrhea, gas, or an upset stomach often needs rest and a bland diet rather than medicine. What helps at home and when to call your vet.
A Minnesota lab just analyzed its 2 millionth dog bladder stone. Here is what 45 years of stone data mean for your dog's prevention and treatment plan.
A new AAHA and Pawlicy Advisor survey found vet teams see clients decline recommended care at $1,000 or less. Here is what that means for your dog's next visit.
UC Davis is enrolling dogs with glioma in two clinical trials, including one that pairs an experimental drug with radiation. What owners should ask their vet.
Want your dog to live longer? New AKC guidance says keep them lean, exercise consistently, and rethink how often you feed them. Here is what the research shows.
Dog stomach gurgling is usually harmless, but it can foreshadow diarrhea or point to a blockage. Here is what to track and the signs that need a vet visit.
Parvovirus cases in dogs fell 85% in a 13-year study, but the virus still killed almost half of the dogs that got sick. Puppy owners, check the shot schedule.
Dog warts look like tiny stalks of cauliflower and show up suddenly. Most clear up on their own. Here is what causes them and when removal actually matters.
Dog dementia affects up to 80 percent of dogs over 18. Spot the early signs of cognitive decline in your senior dog and learn what actually helps them.
Dogs with cancer could one day get personalized mRNA vaccines. Here's what Rosie's story shows about the science, the hype, and what owners can do today.
Can you give your itchy dog Benadryl or Zyrtec? These OTC allergy meds are generally safe for dogs, but the right dose and a careful label check come first.
Dogs with five or more chronic conditions face double the yearly mortality risk, a 50,000-dog study finds. Here is what owners can do to help senior dogs.
The FDA now lets Capstar and generic nitenpyram prevent and treat New World screwworm in dogs. What dog owners should know about risk and warning signs.
Scent detection dogs at Penn Vet identified hemangiosarcoma in blood samples with 70 percent accuracy. Here is why that could mean earlier detection for dogs.
Caffeine is toxic to dogs and even decaf carries risk. Learn the signs of caffeine poisoning, why coffee grounds are worse, and when to call your vet.