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The jury’s still out on metronidazole, an antibiotic that’s long been the extralabel go-to option for veterinarians faced with dogs suffering from acute diarrhea. But recent studies could influence the verdict.

Around 30% of cats older than 15 suffer from chronic kidney disease. So do an estimated 37 million human sufferers in the US. But an experimental new treatment shows potential to help both species.

Scientists have long known—and the public is learning—that coronavirus outbreaks aren’t rare, and it’s likely that we can expect a new one to pop up and jump from animals to people every 10 years or so. One just did.

Cats and their owners have identifiable relationship models—and stressful relationships can affect cats’ health, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Lincoln in the UK.

A new study by researchers at Tufts University sheds light on the connection between canine dilated cardiomyopathy and diet. And peas are still a possible culprit.

Veterinary surgery simulation offers a safe space to practice anesthesia and team communication.

New research suggests that outdoor cats may be leaving an unwelcome “gift” behind while out on their rambles—in the form of a potentially deadly parasite.

A new collaborative study using DNA tests of nearly 50,000 dogs across 227 breeds found that the average inbreeding was close to 25%.

You’ve heard it a million times from owners of excitable dogs—along with plenty of jokes about squirrels and such—but new research out of Finland indicates that there might be some truth in it.

If a dog is acting anxious at home for no apparent reason and the smoke detector is chirping, you might want to change the batteries.