Dogs News

New research shows that risk climbs by half with every extra year of life in a dog's golden years.

Health authorities are investigating a parvovirus-like illness that has killed more than 30 dogs in northern Michigan, most within three days.

Dogs produce more tears when reunited with their owners than with other humans, a new study says. The finding suggests that emotions in dogs may produce tears.

The monkeypox virus has been confirmed in a pet dog, and it most likely spread from owners who had the virus, according to a new case report in The Lancet.

A new survey of dog owners suggests canines who follow a vegan diet might be a bit healthier. However, not all veterinary nutritionists agree.

New research reveals when dogs experience the death of a fellow canine companion, they mourn the loss.

A new study confirms that most dog breeds are now highly inbred, increasing a dog's risk of health problems.

New research shows puppies have a capacity to interact with people without any prior experience or training and some are better at communication than others based on their genetics.

Forty-two percent of American parents say they wouldn't allow their child to receive a pet as a holiday gift. The same number say maybe, and only 1 in 6 say they'd approve, a new survey finds.

Puppies in pet stores appear to have transmitted a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant germ that's sickened 30 people across 13 states, the CDC said.

The 40 researchers behind the Dog Aging Project want many of man's furry companions to be enrolled in a 10-year study of what helps canines live long, healthy lives.

The FDA is warning people not to give dogs frozen Performance Dog Raw Pet Food because it has tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The killer is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, that can be found in fresh or salt water and contain toxins that can be fatal to dogs within minutes, hours, or days of exposure.

While the threat to pet owners is low, human symptoms include fever, sweats, headache, joint pain and weakness, the state health department said.

Still, taking your dog for a walk can also bring big health rewards, one joint specialist said.

Bacteria including E. coli and salmonella can make animals very sick. And pets can shed those germs, putting owners at risk from being around the animals, as well as handling the raw food.

Among all breeds in the study, the risk of earlier death was higher among overweight dogs.

One lot of A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs has been recalled in Nebraska due to possible salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

Attacks by mountain lions, bears and alligators get the most press, but the tiniest critters create the most work for emergency room doctors. Bug bites and stings account for more than half of all animal-related trips to the ER, the authors of a new study discovered.

If your dog has eaten any of the recalled brands and show these symptoms, you should contact your veterinarian immediately, the FDA said.

Pexion (imepitoin tablets), just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is for dogs scared by loud noises such as fireworks, street/traffic racket, and gun shots.

Under a new plan, the FDA hopes to make obsolete a certain type of drug trial that requires that the test dogs be euthanized.

At Halloween, all kinds of tasty treats may tempt your pooch. But for his safety, and your peace of mind, keep the chocolate and other snacks in a confined, elevated space, like a pantry.

Research at Emory University suggests that dogs have at least a basic ability to recognize words they've been taught, and to distinguish between words they've heard before and those they haven't.

Although most dogs and cats handle this powerful pesticide just fine, others can have severe reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.