If spending time around dogs or cats makes your eyes water, your nose run, your skin itch or your breathing difficult, you’re not alone.

Pet allergies — allergic reactions to proteins found in an animal's skin cells, saliva or urine — affect 10% to 20% of people worldwide, and exposure isn’t limited to pet owners.

Scientists at the National Institute of Env...

Why does your cat purr when you pet it — or meow when dinner’s late?

A new study from the Wildlife Research Center at Kyoto University in Japan suggests the answer could be in its genes.

Researchers looked at the androgen receptor gene in 280 spayed or neutered mixed-breed cats. ...

Stress from work doesn’t always stay at the office — and it may be affecting more than just your mood. 

A new study finds that your dog may be picking up on it, too, especially if you have a hard time letting go of work worries at the end of the day, Psychology Today reported.

The study — by researchers at Washington State University and published in ...

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to human health, as germs like E. coli and staph gain the power to overcome even the most powerful bacteria killers.

Unfortunately, the health care we provide to our dogs and cats is likely making the problem worse, researchers have reported.

Any parent who has been jolted awake by the squeals of a toddler with an ear infection knows that relief won't be swift -- or sure.

Kids often build resistance to the usual days-long antibiotic treatment regimen so the painful infections can come roaring back. But Cornell University researchers report encouraging results from animal tests of a single dose of topical antibiotic gel.

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Newfangled eyedrops for dogs might be better at helping them fight off infections, a new study says.

Eyedrops containing hyaluronic acid helped antibiotics better coat the eyes of healthy dogs, compared to traditional eyedrop formulations, researchers recently reported in the journal Veterinary Ophthalmology.

As a result, hi...

Your cat might not do the dishes, and your dog probably can’t fix your Wi-Fi, but they could be making you just as happy as a spouse or best friend.

A new study found that having a furry friend may boost your overall life satisfaction as much as being married or regularly spending time with loved ones.

And it's something researchers can actually put a price tag on. A team in t...

Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person’s stress, a new study reports.

Stressed students who interacted with a friendly dog reported less stress, had a reduced heart rate and had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their saliva, rese...

Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced.

The cats were from separate households and had consumed the same Wild Coast Raw Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula before falling ill.

Testing confirmed pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), otherwise known as bi...

Zoo workers and volunteers often grieve when animals die, and zoo managers can do a better job of supporting them, a new study finds.

“Zoo professionals and volunteers frequently face significant emotional strain due to animal losses, yet structured organizational support for processing grief remains limited," lead author