Humans can't catch it, but new canine virus can make your pet 'sick as a dog'
ER physician offers advice on avoiding heat health problems
Study finds walking a dog helps older people meet goals for moderate to vigorous exercise
Here's how
And here are tips to help choose the right pet for you
Are you ready for an emergency?
Cats test positive for harmful chemicals found in house dust, so tots might, too, study suggests
More than half of dogs, cats in the Land of Plenty weigh too much
Toddlers and pups are near equals, study suggests, with evolution favoring 'survival of the friendliest'
Study designed to allay fears that kitty poop parasites raise odds for schizophrenia, other disorders
Researchers say the shots may help to protect people, too
It's not uncommon for toddlers to ingest drugs intended for dogs and cats, study finds
Dogs, cats and more suffer from secondhand smoke, FDA warns
Those handling rodents in breeding facilities in 2 states contracted Seoul virus, CDC reports
Even ingesting small amounts of fluorouracil can kill family pets, agency warns
New York City health department says veterinarian treating sick cats likely was infected with the virus
They are good indicator of how exposure to the widespread industrial chemical may affect people, researchers say
6 out of 10 patients put furry or feathered friends at the top of their support list, study finds
Some want a new animal right away, while others feel they need to honor the memory
'They draw the line at copying irrelevant actions,' researcher reports
Be wary of potential threats to your furry friends
But there's no need to banish your feline friend -- just send fleas packing instead
Dog therapy helps boost students' life satisfaction, researchers say
Study suggests young children need to be told they shouldn't approach a scared dog
Experiments suggest Fido prefers a reliable source of food
Heap on the praise, not the food, study suggests
Surprising findings emerge about domestication
Veterinarians think chemical pollutants may be to blame; finding might have implications for human males
Grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, onions and garlic are some of the most dangerous, FDA says
Study suggests family dog may help ease parental stress
Aggressive breeding to change appearance dampened the pooches' immune systems, study says
Dogs with elbow dysplasia benefited in small study
15 outbreaks in U.S. linked to the illegal reptiles
Dogs also helped reduce depression and loneliness, researchers found
Don't become the next meal for a disease-carrying parasite
Keep all products containing the sweetener xylitol out of your pooch's reach, FDA warns
Scientists identify three genes thought to raise risk for glioma tumors
Host of benefits unleashed for older folks, researchers find
One copy of a gene variant led to an additional 4 pounds, on average, study found
They're less likely to engage in harmful behaviors, but many shelters won't accept animals
Those with intermittent explosive disorder more likely to have been exposed to toxoplasmosis, study finds
Canines also exhibit signs of dementia that might help shed light on memory, thinking problems in humans
Looking at photos of human faces, the equines seemed especially attuned to negative emotions like anger
But they react differently to threatening expressions, depending on whether it's a human or another dog
Bring them indoors, or build a safe outdoor shelter, for starters
People can suffer from the same condition, dilated cardiomyopathy
Dogs, cats can't catch your cold or flu, and aren't likely to transmit viruses
Here are possible warning signs
Mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettias should be placed out of reach, expert advises
Vet says keep an eye on what dogs and cats eat during festive season