Pet health

Gene diet helps arthritic dogs
Tired of taking your old dog for a drag rather than a walk? Genetic science has come to the rescue of the one in five dogs that suffer from osteoarthritis.

First dog epilepsy gene found
Researchers have discovered a gene that may be responsible for a rare form of epilepsy in dogs.

Vaccine stops food allergy in dogs
Dogs with allergies to peanuts, milk and wheat experienced sharply fewer reactions after being vaccinated for those specific food allergens.

Bad dogs may be sad dogs
Is your dog bad to the bone? It could be he has a condition called canine compulsive disorder.

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Fixing spinal injuries in dogs
A technique that helps heal spinal injuries in dogs may lead the way to future methods of preventing paralysis in humans who've suffered spinal damage.

Language clues from dogs
A recent study suggests our canine companions have a better idea what we're saying, thanks to an ability to figure out words through context.