For the first time ever, this category of pet toxins has been added to the official ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's annual list of top toxins. And it's about time, as a recent survey shows this category has become the most frequent cause of poisoning, especially for dogs.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is the inability to produce sufficient pancreatic enzymes needed to digest fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. This difficulty in digestion leads to poor absorption of nutrients which commonly causes weight loss despite a normal or increased appetite.

There's a lot of misinformation out there about managing a dog's anal glands among groomers and even some veterinarians. Should your dog's anal glands be expressed regularly or could the practice actually be harmful? Are your dog's anal gland issues due to something you are (or aren't) doing?

Often found on the trunk, limbs and between the toes of many popular breeds of dogs, these tumors can spread and recur after surgery. With his owner rejecting surgery, chemo and radiation, this 7-year-old canine patient lived to age 15 with no recurrence after this one therapy.

If your dog is 10 years or older, he's at risk for dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS). While there are six signs of CCDS to watch out for, this symptom can be one of the most troubling for human companions.

Growing up, our parents would make some things sound so horrible and scary as a way to instill fear in us, just to prevent us from doing certain things. Well, when I was in veterinary school, our instructors instilled a warranted and significant fear of the pancreas. Don’t anger your dog’s pancreas because it isn’t forgiving!

Renowned for its therapeutic effects for humans, you’ll be pleased to know that furry friends can enjoy the same benefits of this polyphenol-rich beverage as well. Learn how to offer decaffeinated green tea as part of their daily diet.

The Arrow Reliance pet food processor was given notice for 2 different recalls of a majority of their RAW pet food line of ship-to-home meals due to Listeria contamination.

If your pup finds car rides or being home alone stressful, you'll want to see the results of this study. While this substance is known to alleviate stress and anxiety in humans, research in dogs has been lacking - until now. A single dose helped dogs relax and their cortisol levels to drop.

Do traditional spay and neuter surgeries increase the risk for disease, including malignancy? Are there better alternatives? This just-published, first-of-its-kind study involving over 6,000 dog owners documents the truth about what I've suspected and observed for years. By Dr Karen Becker