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In this study, stem cells were gathered from fat tissue in each dog and injected back into the same dog at the site of the arthritic joint. The dog was able to go home the same day as the procedure.

Greg Manteufel loves dogs and had been around eight of them about the time he became ill, according to his wife Dawn Manteufel. It's not clear which dog was carrying the bacteria.

From too much heat to a lack of fresh water, dogs and other pets face summertime threats. One Florida man learned that hard way that saltwater can be deadly for dogs.

Large dogs such as Great Danes, Newfoundlands, Irish Wolfhounds, Saint Bernards and Doberman Pinschers have a genetic risk for canine DCM, a disease of the heart muscle that often leads to congestive heart failure.

In dogs, the researchers now hope to add about 20 percent more to the animals' ball-chasing time on Earth.

A new study that finds chemical preservatives known as parabens are often in dog and cat food, as well as in urine samples from the animals

J.M. Smucker Co. said it has pulled specific shipments of Gravy Train, Kibbles 'N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy canned wet dog food.

The goal was to help the cats shed 1.5 percent of their body weight per week. That's in line with recommendations from the American Animal Hospital Association.

Seoul virus is a rat-borne hantavirus that typically causes symptoms that resemble the flu -- fever, headache, muscle pain. In rare cases infection can lead to hospitalization with hemorrhagic fever and kidney failure.

Canine flu has not been reported in many states yet, although hot spots include northern Kentucky, southern Ohio, and central California. One case has been reported in Michigan.

Raw meat diets for pets have become increasingly popular, but there is no evidence that they are healthier than typical pet foods, the researchers said.

The British researchers pointed out that some studies have suggested that pets can improve psychological health, perhaps by easing loneliness or providing companionship.

Dogs are smarter than cats, according to a new study that may settle a debate that's long had the fur flying between dog and cat lovers.

Ninety dogs have been sickened, including 15 who died, from bone treats, federal agency says.

More than half of pet cats and dogs are overweight, leading to potential health problems for your furry companion.

Study may advance what's known about canine-human communication

CDC says Campylobacter bacteria can be transmitted by handling dogs

The safety of pets can force some wrenching decisions for their owners

United Pet Group is expanding its voluntary recall of rawhide dog chew products sold under multiple brands.

Humans can't catch it, but new canine virus can make your pet 'sick as a dog'

And here are tips to help choose the right pet for you

More than half of dogs, cats in the Land of Plenty weigh too much

WebMD has details on the first six human infections in the U.S. of a worm that goes by the scientific name Onchocerca lupi.

FDA recommends careful handling of what you feed your dog or cat

Mothers respond similarly to photos of their kids, their dogs