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Understanding Canine Heart Disease: Insights from Recent Veterinary Research Heart disease is a common health concern for dogs, ranging from congenital …

The Expanding Host Range of a Canine Heart Parasite A research team from the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil has confirmed the first case of a d…

Collagen is no longer considered just the inert scaffolding of joints and skin. A 2026 narrative review in *Veterinary Sciences* synthesizes two decades of evidence to show that collagen, when broken down into peptides, acts as a source of systemic bioactive signals. The authors, Krisztián Németh, Marianna Kis, and Borbála Mózes, argue that the traditional…

Sedative’s Cardiac Effects and a Push for Proactive Screening A Purdue University study on 21 healthy dogs finds a common sedative significantly depress…

Evidence and Caution: What a Systematic Review Reveals About CBD for Pets In 2022, researchers from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro and t…

Collagen peptides from oral supplements are efficiently absorbed and act as systemic signaling molecules in pets, according to a new narrative review synthesizing two decades of evidence. Once considered merely a structural protein, collagen is now understood to release bioactive compounds when broken down. The paper, led by researchers Krisztián Németh, Marianna Kis, and Borbála…

An Evidence-Based Look at CBD for Dogs, Cats, and Horses Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound from the hemp plant that does not cause intoxication

Exercise Without Weight Loss Can Change Your Dog’s Cellular Machinery University of Alaska researchers used a sled dog model to investigate how weight g…

Preventing Cat UTIs: A Research Update from Clinical Guidelines Urinary tract infections are a significant cause of illness in cats, especially for olde…

Introduction A canine heart problem does more than affect the lungs and circulation