Heart disease affects dogs a bit differently than it does humans. Dogs are, however, still susceptible to it, and it can have serious — even fatal — consequences. As with many progressive diseases, it ...

In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, acting on input from a group of veterinary researchers, began investigating whether the increasing popularity of grain-free dog foods had led to a ...

A couple say Polly the golden retriever was so "in tune" with her owner, she helped save his life when his heart stopped in the middle of the night.

Heart disease is a relatively common condition in dogs, especially in older dogs. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 10 percent of dogs seen by primary care veterinarians have some form of ...

Q: My dog, Daisy, takes medication for her heart disease. Her veterinarian recommended chest X-rays or an echocardiogram with the cardiologist to monitor her heart function, but I can’t afford either ...

FROM THE COLUMBIA ANIMAL HOSPITAL. ABOUT 1 IN 10 DOGS GET HEART DISEASE, BUT YOU CAN ACTUALLY PREVENT THIS YOURSELF BY BRUSHING THEIR TEETH EVERY DAY. AND THAT PREVENTS BACTERIA FROM BUILDING UP IN ...

Simply having a dog in your life can provide numerous physical health benefits, including a lower heart rate, lower blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Since they’re looking out ...