Many dogs may be susceptible to an especially painful disease that can often be easy for owners to miss until it's too late. Periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease, in dogs is caused by a ...

Dogs truly are incredible creatures blessed with a strong sense of smell that could save lives and support science in ways we are only beginning to understand. Their abilities remind us of the ...

Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines. By Emily Anthes and Teddy Rosenbluth Over the last few years, public health experts ...

Veterinary researchers say studying dogs may help them predict the spread of a dangerous fungal disease that is rapidly increasing in California. Jane Sykes, a professor of veterinary medicine and ...

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Collin County Animal Services announced it will reopen dog adoptions on Tuesday after briefly shutting down due to a possible disease outbreak. The shelter suspended adoptions ...

Billy, a floppy-eared little beagle, darts around a platform sniffing a series of holes. Each hole contains a used surgical-type mask bearing a different human’s distinct mix of scents. But her sharp ...

Our two dogs just had their annual exams with our new vet. One was not previously vaccinated against Lyme Disease by the vet we used before. We live in Metrowest Boston and there are plenty of ticks ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The dogs showed high sensitivity and specificity between samples of patients with Parkinson’s disease and ...

Man’s best friend could provide more than just companionship. In a new study from the University of Bristol, dogs were found to detect Parkinson’s disease well before symptoms appear. Previous ...

Trained dogs detected Parkinson's via sebum swabs with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity. Mass spectrometry of sebum distinguished isolated REM sleep behavior disorder from Parkinson's ...