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We all want our beloved pets to live long, healthy lives. After all, most of us can't imagine our days without them. The good news: These days pets are living longer. But as they age, they require special care. Here's what you need to know to help make your pet's golden years great.

Dr. Josh Stern, a veterinary cardiologist and geneticist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, began seeing an alarming trend in cases at the veterinary hospital two years ago. Golden retrievers were being diagnosed more frequently with DCM—a disease not commonly associated with this breed.

What types of grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs?

Cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) and algae can form harmful algal blooms (HABs) in lakes, ponds, and rivers. Many HABs produce toxins that can harm animals and people.

Dr. Lauren Colby is a graduate of the Veterinary School at University of California, Davis, upon completing her DVM degree she moved to New York for her internship.

At least five dogs at the Oakland city shelter have confirmed cases of canine influenza, according to Oakland Animal Services director Rebecca Katz.If you have adopted a dog recently from this shelter be sure to keep your dog quarantined for the next 21-30 days.

If your dog scratches, itches, or chews, he may be experiencing allergies. Similar to people this time of year, dogs can also develop allergies to grasses, pollens, weeds, and other environmental allergens.

The question about the link between heart disease and diet has become a common conversation at my hospital since the FDA released a warning statement.

Telehealth has hit the veterinary space! Certainly, the way consumers interact with human health care providers has changed and pet health care is not far behind. Perhaps you have already interacted with a veterinary health care service online.

n November 8, 2018, the Camp Fire was sparked in Butte County, California and quickly became the most devastating and deadly fire in state history. Almost immediately, hundreds of volunteers from across the country poured in to provide assistance to the people and pets affected by the rapidly moving flames.