August 31, 2010: Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs
Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows

August 30, 2010: Dog Gene Offers Clues to Rare Human Brain Disease
Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests

August 16, 2010: Fido's Family Status May Depend on Where You Live
People who view pets as 'children' tend to have city background, study finds

August 13, 2010: Human Meds Are Pets' Biggest Poisoning Danger
Pill-popping pups prompt many calls to ASPCA's poison control center

August 11, 2010: Dogs' Features Set By a Handful of Genetic Regions: Study
Finding may eventually help scientists better understand inherited physical traits in humans

August 09, 2010: Your Pet's Food Dish Could Serve Up Salmonella
Study tracks the gut bugs' progress from tainted dry food to children's tummies

July 30, 2010: Many Horse Lovers Saddle Up Unsafely
Nearly a third were injured over past 3 years, largely in preventable accidents, expert finds

July 27, 2010: Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature'
Study finds it has endurance of Huskies and Malamutes, with work ethic of an Australian Shepherd

July 09, 2010: Summer is High Time for Bacterial Infection in Cats
Tularemia can come from ticks and can be passed to humans, experts warn

July 01, 2010: Three-Legged Dogs Aid in Robot Design
How they compensate for missing limb may help scientists design robot that adapts to 'injury'

June 25, 2010: Where Do Pets Go When They Dream?
Lab research indicates that they often replay past experiences

June 18, 2010: Reading Comes Easier for Kids When Rover's Around
Reciting aloud to dogs boosts children's literacy, studies find

May 28, 2010: Caring for Diabetic Pets Helps Humans Get Healthier
Owners learn more about the disease and how to prevent it, study finds

May 07, 2010: Gulf Oil Spill Could Threaten Human Health
Short-term effects include skin and respiratory woes, while longer-term risks are uncertain

April 29, 2010: Artificial Legs Now a Reality for Pets
Medical advances making it possible for dogs like Cassidy to romp on all four legs

April 23, 2010: Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty
For many feline fans, there are ways to live together happily, experts say

March 30, 2010: Man's Best Friend Helps Mend Broken Hearts
Cardiac patients walking back to health with shelter dogs

March 26, 2010: U.K. Veterinarians at Quadrupled Risk for Suicide
Attitudes on life and death, access to lethal drugs may contribute, study suggests

March 22, 2010: Pesticide Labels Too Vague
Conditions for safe use need spelling out, research suggests

March 18, 2010: 'Comfort Dogs' Come to Emotional Rescue
Specially trained canines help those suffering aftermath of disaster, having daily struggles

February 26, 2010: Small Dogs Traced Back to Middle Eastern Wolf
Gene suggests that domestication began 12,000 years ago, researchers say

February 15, 2010: Health Tip: When an Animal Bites You
Signs that it's time to see a doctor

February 05, 2010: Human Pacemakers Offer Hope to Ailing Dogs
The surgically implanted devices can add years to a hound's life

January 25, 2010: Dog Flu Risk Highest Where Canines Mingle
New vaccine could minimize severity, experts say

January 19, 2010: Compulsive Dogs Yield Clues to Human OCD, Autism
Repetitive flank-sucking in Dobermans and hand-washing in humans could share similar DNA, researchers say

January 07, 2010: Pet Frogs Behind Salmonella Outbreak
CDC report counts 85 cases across 31 states

December 31, 2009: Tarantula Owners, Mind Your Eyes
Spider's hairy defense mechanism led to corneal injury in man, report says

December 31, 2009: Add Some Woof! to Your Workout
Dogs are joining humans at fitness 'boot camps'

December 30, 2009: Health Tip: Help Prevent Rabies
Here's what you can do

December 29, 2009: Health Tip: Toxoplasmosis is Dangerous During Pregnancy
An infection passed in cat feces

November 05, 2009: Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say

October 13, 2009: Dogs Helping to Advance Cancer Research
Treatment for canine tumors may yield insight into therapies for people, researchers say

September 18, 2009: Separation Anxiety, Canine-Style
Back-to-school season can be a tough adjustment for the family dog

September 15, 2009: 'Man's Best Friend' First Befriended in China
Domestic canines may trace their roots back 16,000 years, researchers say

September 03, 2009: Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal
These trained canines alert owners to warning signs of PTSD, experts say

September 02, 2009: Scientists Make Sweet Monkey Music
Primates respond to tunes based on their calls

August 27, 2009: Benji, Marley or Bo: Three Genes Dictate Dog's Coat
Findings could have implications for study of human genetics and disease

August 10, 2009: Dogs and 2-Year-Olds on Same Mental Plane
Research shows canines can count, learn words

July 30, 2009: Researchers Discover the Tale Behind Short Dogs
Dachshunds, corgis and others may trace their height to an evolutionary event

July 24, 2009: Babies Can Comprehend 'Canine' Language
They matched type of bark with right canine expression, researcher says

July 20, 2009: Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe Around Pets
Help prevent illness from handling animals

July 13, 2009: Cats Purrfect at Getting Needs Met, Study Shows
'Cry embedded in a purr' exploits human psyche, researchers say

June 22, 2009: A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA
Resistant staph bacteria is being transmitted between animals and humans, study finds

June 11, 2009: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Those who do are apt to exercise (and enjoy it) more, experts say

May 29, 2009: Discovery Could Eliminate Harmful Gene Mutation in Dogs
Scientists may be able to prevent heredity disorder in Golden Retrievers

May 24, 2009: Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet
Thinking ahead about the animal's and family's needs is key, expert says

May 17, 2009: Beware of Dog Bites
Experts offer advice on how to avoid being attacked

May 07, 2009: Pooches Sometimes Miss the Point
Like 2-year-old kids, dogs understand some but not all gestures, researchers say

April 03, 2009: Cat Food-Linked Illness Yields Clues to MS
Affected felines recovered from a similar neurological disorder, researchers say

March 26, 2009: For All Their Plusses, Pets Pose a Risk for Falls, Too
Being pulled by a dog or chasing a cat causes many tumbles, CDC reports