Heart issues often show up without anyone noticing. They mix in with normal aging or changes in routine. Small shifts in breathing, energy, or appearance can sometimes carry more meaning than they ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: For the past year, Sadie, our 10-year-old Labrador-golden retriever ...

Does your dog struggle to breathe, especially at mealtime? New research suggests the two might often be connected. The University of Missouri researchers discovered that about 75% of dogs who had ...

Q: Our 11-year-old labrador retriever is in good health overall, but over the last few months has started breathing heavily. It is most noticeable while she is at rest and it does not seem to stop her ...

Dogs with pug noses tend to find it difficult to breathe, and this problem only gets worse when temperatures rise. Owners that don't pay attention to the signs that their dog is struggling run the ...

Pet parents have control over many things that affect dog health, including nutrition, exercise, mental well-being and veterinary care. But what about genetics? If you’re looking to add a new furry ...