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.
Dog Health & Medicine
Dog health education and veterinary medical breakthroughs, explained for real dog owners.
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.
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.
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.