You know dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s something especially “aww”-worthy about short-legged dogs. Sure, they may not rank as the fastest dog breeds, but the way they waddle ...

The papillary tissue injuries in patients 2 and 3 may have been due to high urinary oxalate, and the injury in patient 4 may have been due to hyperuricemia observed on the clinical history of the ...

Why, among all the animals on earth, do dogs hold such a special place for us? They’ve been our friends for thousands of years, serving as companions, sentries, warriors, ratters, hunters and ...

Super-sized dogs, like Great Danes, rarely live into their second decade of life. Scientists are only just starting to understand why these huge hounds die so young. Until his death in 2023 ...

How an Emerging Disease in Dogs Is Shedding Light on Cystic Fibrosis July 29, 2024 — A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human ...

Calcium is essential for bone health. Yet 16 percent of 11–18 year olds and 9 percent of 16–49 year olds consume less than the Lowest Reference Nutrient Intake (LRNI) of calcium through food ...

The incidence of calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis in the US has been increasing throughout the past three decades. Biopsy studies show that both calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis ...

Calcium's leading role is legendary. In fact, there seems to be no end to calcium's repertoire: It strengthens bones and teeth and new studies suggest that it may also prevent colon cancer, and ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens of tunnels and chambers marked by many mounds of packed earth at their surface entrances. Burrows have defined nurseries, sleeping ...

Dog liability insurance can help cover the costs of medical expenses and repair bills if your dog injures someone or damages their property. It can also cover your legal fees and settlements if ...