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

• May 26, 2016

FDA warns sweetener used in gum can be deadly to dogs

If ingested, the sweetener, xylitol, can have devastating consequences for dogs

• May 13, 2016

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?

• Feb 10, 2016

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"

• Jan 15, 2016

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

• Jan 14, 2016

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

• Jan 14, 2016

U.S. pet obesity rate continues to rise

Find out which health conditions affect pets the most and how to reverse the trend

• Jan 12, 2016

Dog blood donors in great demand

Just like people, dogs sometimes need a blood transfusion and rely on donors to help

• Nov 13, 2015

Dogs with cleft palates get help from human surgery

Doctors say doing the procedure on the pups has implications for children and canines alike

• Aug 31, 2015

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

• Aug 18, 2015

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

• Jul 24, 2015

Pets injured in summertime run-ins with wildlife

As temperatures rise, so do wild animal encounters with dogs and cats

• Jul 16, 2015

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

• Jun 14, 2015

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

• Jun 3, 2015

7 tips to protect kids from dog bites

Millions of children suffer dog bites each year, but many cases are preventable

• May 27, 2015

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

• May 6, 2015

High-pitched sounds may trigger seizures in cats

Hundreds of cat owners have noticed the connection but veterinarians have few answers

• Apr 29, 2015

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

• Apr 23, 2015

Pets can transmit infections to people

Animal companions do come with health risks, and experts say certain people need to be especially careful

• Apr 20, 2015

Doggie day care centers help dog flu spread

Virus never before seen in the U.S. is spreading rapidly through doggie day cares and kennels

• Apr 17, 2015

Dog flu spreading in the Midwest

Veterinarians caution pet owners not to let their dogs get too close to other four-legged friends

• Apr 15, 2015

Vets: Canine flu outbreak "almost an epidemic"

Veterinarians say more than 1,000 dogs in Chicago area have highly contagious illness, which has killed at least 5

• Apr 5, 2015

Outbreak of canine influenza worries dog owners

Flu can be miserable or even fatal for dogs, and a recent outbreak has sickened hundreds

• Mar 31, 2015

Dennis the dachshund's diet success story

Raised on a diet of White Castle burgers and pizza, the Ohio pup got a new owner and lost 44 pounds

• Mar 13, 2015

Therapy dogs help cancer patients heal

"It takes your mind off the pain," one patient says, and a new study proves that the animals make a difference

• Mar 4, 2015

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