They might be called the "dog days" of summer, but in areas that experience extreme heat, the outdoors are not the best place for your four-legged friends.

Cats who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in urban California wildfires are at risk of forming deadly blood clots, research finds.

Tests that quantify changes in dogs suspected of having cognitive decline could also be a model for Alzheimer's disease in people.

The average inbreeding based on genetic analysis across 227 dog breeds was close to 25%, the equivalent of sharing the same genetic material with a sibling.

New research sheds light on why some cats don't respond to drugs for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly condition in 1 in 7 cats.

Puppies may be able to communicate with people shortly after birth, researchers report. Their genes also point to whether they'll be good at social skills.

In addition to things like cost and access, lack of trust may be why some dog owners avoid taking their pet to the veterinarian.

New research suggests cats could be a good fit for children with autism and their families.

New research could offer a baseline understanding of sleep/wake cycles in dogs. That information could help treat those with chronic pain.

A new, yet-unnamed species of Rickettsia has turned up in dogs. Researchers now want to know if can affect people, too.