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 ...

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 ...

(NEXSTAR) – Right now in some areas the southern U.S, a significant percentage of dogs are infected with a potentially life-threatening disease — and many of their owners are likely not even aware.

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 ...

Not all heart murmurs in dogs indicate a serious problem. Some are completely harmless or benign. Credit: Braastad family photo So, your veterinarian tells you during a wellness exam that your dog has ...

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