When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Dog gum diseases are extremely common. While the exact number of dogs ...

Dog owners often worry about ticks or fleas, but contagious diseases can sneak in from much more ordinary places, like shared water bowls, city parks, and even your neighbor’s lawn. Some of the most ...

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With COVID-19 still on the mind of many Americans, there's another virus spreading around South Florida affecting a different segment of the population: dogs. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease ...

Leptospirosis, or Lepto for short, is a bacterial infection that can affect dogs. It's found all over the world in both soil and water, and it's here in our region. If your dog has it, there's a ...

Two dogs at the Front Street Animal Shelter have tested positive for a highly contagious bacteria disease.

Dog gum diseases are extremely common. While the exact number of dogs suffering with gum disease is unknown, it’s likely to be at least 60% of the doggy population, and maybe as much as 100%. Gum ...

It’s no wonder why dogs are man’s best friend—dogs and humans are very similar, with 84% genetic overlap. However, this also means that dogs may develop some of the same diseases we do, including ...

South Florida is experiencing an outbreak of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, or "kennel cough." Most cases of the disease are mild, but worsening symptoms could develop into pneumonia.