Has your child got a bad cough that almost sounds like a seal? Hearing a child with croup is concerning to any parent. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what is happening to cause the nasty ...

Dogs are messy, hit-and-miss drinkers, so it can sometimes be hard to know just how much water they get in a day. Most need about an ounce of fluids per pound of body weight per day, so a 10-pound dog ...

It sounds like barking in the middle of the night — the kind that alarms many parents — but it is most likely stridor. What does this cough indicate and how is it treated? A family physician answers.

Upper airway stenosis is a potentially life-threatening condition involving the narrowing of the airway. In more severe cases, airway stenosis may be accompanied by stridor, a type of disordered ...

Every year on Aug. 26, National Dog Day is observed to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Whether they're pets, service animals, police dogs or rescue dogs, ...

Dog owners, it's time to give your pooch some extra cuddles! International Dog Day is held on 26 August every year, created in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige, to bring awareness ...

When’s the right time to safely spay or neuter your dog? Surgical neutering is usually carried out by six months of age to prevent pet overpopulation, euthanasia or reduce shelter intake. A new, ...

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Why Do Dogs Shiver and Tremble? Many things can cause dog shivering and trembling. Your dog may do this because they're excited, anxious, wet, or cold. It can be a sign that they're in pain. Or it ...

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A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...