The most common cause of chronic pain in dogs is arthritis (1), and although they may be stiff and reluctant to walk, the ...

Q: My white, long-hair Chihuahua has body odor. We've always had to groom her often, but after only three or four days her odor is pretty awful. She loves to snuggle and that becomes uncomfortable in ...

Licensed massage therapist Jo Bakal (NBHWC, NFC, LMT), who specializes in both human and canine massage, joined Bloom host ...

As pet owners, we dread the day our companions show signs of illness, but a vet has explained everything you need to know.

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

A routine bath time for one puppy ended in a complete surprise for the owner as she discovered something new about his ...

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.

A vet has shared a simple examination you can do on your dog at home to check for any potential health problems - and could ...

An animal expert has shared tips on how to assess your dog’s health and determine when a vet visit is needed – and you can often tell just by taking a quick look at your furry friend ...

Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.