Swimming is often recommended as a low-impact exercise for older individuals who are looking to stay active. But is it also therapeutic for senior dogs?

Pyometra, or uterine infection, remains a serious health threat for intact bitches. E. coli is the most common cause of canine pyometra, and many strains of this bacteria are known to produce a biofilm. Biofilm is a surface layer of microbes and the slimy extracellular polymeric substances they produce (polysaccharides, proteins, etc.). Biofilms protect bacteria […]

Let’s talk about prostate disease in male dogs. There are four types of prostate problems: Benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia, aka BPH: This is the most common prostate problem we see in unneutered or intact male dogs. It is frequently seen after the age of 5, and sometimes younger in Bernese Mountain Dogs and Greater Swiss […]

Spaying and neutering your puppy or dog: We answer some of the most common questions pet owners have about these surgeries.

Does your dog send himself into a never-ending tailspin several times a day? While it can seem cute and playful at first, this dizzying cycle could stem from a bigger issue. Why do dogs chase their tail? Dr. Steve Weinberg, DVM, is the founder of 911 Vets, an in-home pet medical service in California that […]

Prepping your dog for surgery can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips that will help keep you and your canine companion on track.

Every day, thousands of pets are imported into the continental United States for the purpose of sale or transfer in retail or retail rescue markets. According to the American Pet Product Distributors Association (APPA) annual survey, Americans currently own approximately 80 million dogs, and acquire approximately 8 million dogs per year.  Even if the per […]

There seems to be no end to the things scent-detection dogs can be trained to find. A dog's nose is a powerful tool for discovery for everything from banned cell phones in prisons to deadly bacteria to bedbugs. Can that amazing sense of smell help to preserve an important part of humanity’s cultural heritage, as well? Areas in the Middle […]

There are many advantages to sperm collection. The ability to ship semen across the country and internationally can help promote genetic diversity within a breed. Sperm can be kept frozen for years beyond the life of a dog and used when the right female breeding opportunity comes along. Stacey Hathaway and Stephanie Parker are registered […]

In 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC) launched its Canine Health Foundation (CHF) Tick-Borne Disease Research Initiative, and the research is continuing this year. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the challenge to collect $250,000 in donations for this initiative, matched dollar-for-dollar by the AKC, was reached in 2016 and again in 2017. Putting these […]