Pet Health

Allergic to cats? A team of scientists in Switzerland could have your solution. 

A Texas woman is using the unexpected passing of her beloved dog as a warning for other pet owners to be wary of water that may contain toxic algae. 

Letting your dog take a dip in a lake or pond on a hot day is one of the joys of summer. A number of dogs, however, have died recently after becoming exposed to toxic algae, highlighting the deadly threat posed by microscopic bacteria lurking in these waters.

Toxic algae killed three dogs in a matter of hours after they played in a North Carolina pond, their owner wrote on Facebook.

Be mindful of those treats.

Heads up, pet owners: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a warning this week that a recent salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats has affected 45 people across 13 states.

A Boston veterinary hospital got quite a surprise recently when a family brought in their bulldog after he stopped eating.

Washington state veterinarians are warning dog owners to be careful walking their pets this summer after treating a pooch for severe paw burns.

Alaska wildlife officials recently issued a warning for residents in Fairbanks: Beware of hares.

"Multiple cases" of a bacterial disease that can be spread from dogs to humans have been confirmed in Iowa, according to health officials.