Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are cheerful, athletic dogs with a devoted fan base and a serious health problem: they ...

A NEW screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is now being offered, included in the heel prick test, to all newborns in ...

The Maltipoo is a charming hybrid dog that combines the intelligence of a Poodle with the affectionate nature of a Maltese.

Spending time in space “affects the spine, weakens muscles and detunes the balance system,” which mimics the body’s response to e.g. illness or bed rest,” he added. So, if we want to support our ...

Two new papers have shown that dogs were fully distinct from wolves—and companions with people—more than 14,000 years ago. Two new genetic analyses combed the archaeological record for domestic dogs ...

Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man's best friend, but you may not know that dogs might also be one of man's best hopes to treat age-related illnesses. That's because our canines develop ...

When the Rowe family – mother Tara, father Jason, and daughter Eloise – saw their dog Ralph for the first time at an adoption event in 2012, they knew they wanted him instantly. "We were like, 'Ralph, ...

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats. By Dana G. Smith Dana Smith has a dog named Layla, the sweetest 8-year-old mixed breed. As a child, Dr. Dhruv Kazi was obsessed ...

Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and practically all owners see pets as part of the family – 51% say pets belong “as much as a human member.” The pet industry keeps generating more and more ...

While there is currently no cure for geographic atrophy, certain treatments, such as complement inhibitors, can help slow its progression by targeting immune system activity that damages the macula.

Geographic atrophy (GA) is a condition that typically progresses slowly, with lesions expanding by about 1 square millimeter per year, leading to blind spots due to retinal deterioration. Treatment ...

Dogs can have wildly different personalities, which often vary by breed and size. Although individual temperament matters most, larger trends can help predict which pooch will be meek and mild and ...