Heartworm disease is a common and life-threatening cardiovascular disease caused by a worm parasite — Dirofilaria immitis, which is spread by more than two dozen mosquito species. Vets in the ...

The first appointment with a new vet isn’t just about vaccines and weight checks. It’s your chance to work out whether this ...

Q: My partner and I disagree about whether our dog June should ride loose in the back seat of the car or sit in the front ...

Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

<p>Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

We have a one-year-old toy schnauzer and have two issues. Cutting nails — she is out of control and refuses to let me do it and the vet even gave up!! I don’t want to put her to sleep and spend $200 ...

My vet is telling me that she should have my cat’s long canine teeth removed. Why? She is fine. She is eating well and seems completely normal. True, she has started eating soft foods in addition to ...

Start by resolving to maintain your pets’ body weights within the normal range, which is the easiest and least expensive way ...

Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot, which I've declined in the past. I'm rethinking that after a friend's dog came down with the ...

Q: My cat was diagnosed with uveitis after I noticed that the iris of one eye had turned red, its pupil was small, and a foggy haze filled the normally clear front of the eye. My veterinarian ...

A new California law banning the sale of dogs and cats under one year old is now in effect, impacting how pets can be sold ...