Pet health News

Fake testicles for your pet

People and their pets often end up resembling each other, but image-obsessed Americans are taking that relationship a step further, treating their pets to testicle implants.

Dog TV to soothe canine souls

Dog TV says it's "the first television channel for dogs," with "scientifically developed" 24/7 programming full of dogs running leashless in green fields to meditative music.

Kidney disease a cat killer

One in 12 older cats has chronic kidney disease, according to Banfield Pet Hospital's 2012 State of Pet Health Report.

Poorly pets? Cybervet helps

Hairballs, itchy skin, allergies and ticks: here are some new questions answered by Cybervet.

Pet problems? Ask CyberVet

On call every day: over 40 medical experts are standing by to answer questions about symptoms, treatment, lifestyle changes, pet care, how to improve your sex-life, or have a baby.

Brain scan reveals dog's thoughts

Many dog lovers make all kinds of inferences about how their pets feel about them, but no one has captured images of actual canine thought processes – until now.

Sharp increase in pet poisoning

Reported cases of pet poisoning in South Africa have risen dramatically.

Dogs in the townships

Many townships are hardly fit for people – so it comes as no surprise that dogs living there are also having a hard time.

Benefits of taking Fido to work

Man's best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees.

Pets turn old halfway through life

Going from pup to grand pup doesn't leave much prime time under American Veterinary Medical Association labels that cats and small dogs are geriatric at 7 - and large dogs at 6.