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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Illustration of different animals
Illustration of different animals

Climate change is partly to blame, experts say. Here’s how to keep your dog safe.

Pit Bull Gives Birth to Green Puppy, Family Names Dog Fiona in Cute Nod to the Shrek Movies.

This harmless condition is only temporary. Here’s why it happens.

Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Alaska Airlines plane flying in the air

He says his pup suffered anxiety and breathing issues because of the airline’s actions.

Someone petting their dog at home in bed.

Learn what’s safe to do when they have tummy troubles.

Girl sits on the couch and looks at the sleeping dog.

And is it normal?

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

A persons hands petting a coughing Dachschund dog

Luckily, RSV isn’t transmittable between humans and pets. But there are some particularly nasty viral respiratory infections to look out for.

Woman giving her dog some medicine.

Help them get some relief.

A goldendoodle dog walking sideways on the sidewalk with a leash on.

It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.

happy woman with a dog

What happens to a dog’s brain when they get older—and how you can slow it down.

Cat's Veterinary Check-up.

Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.

Small black dog itching itself outside in the grass.

And what to look for if you think your pup has them.

A shot of a young woman hugging lovely her little dog while lying down on the sofa in her living room.

You hate to see them like this. Here’s how to (safely) help.

Woman brushing dog's ears at home.

Come out, come out wherever you are, you little pests.