An experimental drug slowed osteosarcoma cells in lab tests on canine and human lines. What large breed owners should know, and why nothing changes today.
Dog Health & Medicine
Dog health education and veterinary medical breakthroughs, explained for real dog owners.
Senior dog blood work is turning up metabolic patterns linked to lifespan in dogs and people. Here is what the study does and does not mean for your dog.
Dog blood types are not like ours. DEA 1.1 is the antigen vets watch closest, and it decides how a life saving transfusion gets matched for your dog today.
A survey of dog owners found most dog vaccine refusals come down to one belief: that their pet isn't at risk. Here's what the research means for your dog.
A UC Davis study is hunting a blood test to spot copper liver disease in Labrador retrievers before normal-looking blood work hides serious liver damage.
Flea tapeworm reaches dogs through swallowed fleas, so flea prevention is tapeworm prevention. What a vet told a 2026 conference about breaking that cycle.
Tick bites hit a near-decade high this summer and the freeze-free season now runs 21 days longer. What dog owners should change about flea and tick prevention.
A $250 million five-year push aims to close the vet care gap for 50 million pets. Here is what it changes for owners staring down a steep bill at the clinic.
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.
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.