Smiling golden retriever is one-of-a-kind therapy dog
This 7-year-old dog is bringing smiles – and big, wet kisses – to clients at a Connecticut rape crisis center
America's Pets: Health & Happiness
Your dog does understand what you say, study suggests
“Dog brains care about both what we say and how we say it," the lead researcher behind the new study confirmed
The arf-ful truth: Pricey dog food won't extend Fido's life
FTC says pet food maker Eukanuba falsely claimed that its pricey product could add years to a canine's lifespan
Beloved dog breed may disappear due to health problems
Respiratory issues and a slew of other heath problems are putting a favorite dog breed in jeopardy
New law supports first responders who treat injured pets
Ohio legislation will allow emergency workers to administer life-saving treatment to pets, companion animals and police dogs in crisis
The 7 foods most likely to make your pet sick
You probably know chocolate is toxic for dogs, but that's not the only pet health hazard lurking in your kitchen
FDA warns sweetener used in gum can be deadly to dogs
If ingested, the sweetener, xylitol, can have devastating consequences for dogs
Should you share your bed with your pet?
Millions of Americans curl up in bed with their dogs or cats, but does it interfere with a good night's sleep?
Dog flu outbreak: How to protect your pet
Experts offer some advice to help keep your dog safe from illness that can spread "like wildfire"
Dangerous strain of dog flu spreads concern across U.S.
Around 2,000 dogs in 24 states have been infected with the highly contagious virus
The FIDO Project: Training dogs to be lifesavers
Scientists at Georgia Tech are teaching dogs to use touch-screen computers and other technology that could help in emergencies
U.S. pet obesity rate continues to rise
Find out which health conditions affect pets the most and how to reverse the trend
Dog blood donors in great demand
Just like people, dogs sometimes need a blood transfusion and rely on donors to help
Colorado's recreational pot sending more pets to the vet
Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald recently contributed to a years long study in that tracked marijuana exposure in dogs
Dogs with cleft palates get help from human surgery
Doctors say doing the procedure on the pups has implications for children and canines alike
Couple spends big bucks for cat's organ transplant
The money was going to be used for a down payment on a house until Oki, the 12-year-old cat, got sick
Crash tests raise concerns over pet carrier safety
Study used specially designed crash test dog dummies to test the safety claims of pet carriers and crates
Pets injured in summertime run-ins with wildlife
As temperatures rise, so do wild animal encounters with dogs and cats
Anderson Cooper: Does your dog really love you?
The correspondent talks about his beloved dog, Molly, while reporting for 60 Minutes on the science of dog intelligence
Can medical marijuana help ailing pets?
Special formulations are available for cats and dogs, but some experts don't think pot for pets is a good idea
7 tips to protect kids from dog bites
Millions of children suffer dog bites each year, but many cases are preventable
Golden retrievers studied for clues about cancer
One of America's most popular dog breeds is especially at risk, and scientists want to know why
High-pitched sounds may trigger seizures in cats
Hundreds of cat owners have noticed the connection but veterinarians have few answers
Worried about dog flu? Tips to protect your pup
As an outbreak of canine flu spreads "like wildfire," experts offer some advice to help keep your pet safe
Pets can transmit infections to people
Animal companions do come with health risks, and experts say certain people need to be especially careful
HealthWatch
Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight
Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
