Questions the vet will ask: The vet will usually remove some cells from the lump with a fine needle in order to examine them ...

Last month, a group of vigilant neighbors in Missouri noticed a lone puppy with patchy skin wandering their street. They didn ...

Like humans, sometimes dogs bite their nails. This can be for a number of reasons, from grooming to a medical issue, and many ...

Dogs similarly have lymph nodes that swell and feel like little round balls under the skin around their armpits, jaws, backs ...

A woman in China who spent 160,000 yuan (US$22,000) to replicate her dead dog using a skin sample has sparked widespread interest in pet cloning services. While animal cloning is not against the ...

These all have protective effects on your dog’s skin, helping reduce itching and dryness, as well as promoting a healthy coat. Omega 3 in fish oil is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and ...

Bearded ghoul fish Wart-covered body, venomous dorsal spines ... and it is thus a master of camouflage.With copper-colored skin, intricate patterns, and horn-like growths at the rear of its ...

Skin-related STIs like herpes and warts are common yet misunderstood due to stigma. Education, prevention, and open conversations can reduce misinformation, encourage early diagnosis, and improve ...

Most pet owners like to spoil their dogs with toys and treats, whether to reward good behavior or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up. Dogs love food rewards for many reasons — mainly because ...

But you should think carefully about what you’re putting on your dog’s skin and coat if you’re bathing them at home, experts say. I'm a longtime dog owner who has been writing about pets for ...

To quantify this microbial exchange, we surveyed fecal, oral, and skin microbiota from 60 families (spousal units with children, dogs, both, or neither). Household members, particularly couples, ...