Heartworm testing is another key topic. Heartworm disease develops silently and spreads through mosquito bites. Dr. John Hergenrether notes that annual tests confirm prevention is working. Routine lab ...

A Michigan man died of rabies he contracted after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor who became infected — and later ...

Your pet could be suffering in silence—and you’d never know. A leading vet reveals the hidden signs most owners miss and the ...

If you’ve ever opened your renewal notice and wondered why your pet insurance price jumped especially when your pet hasn’t ...

Purebred cats often capture hearts with their striking looks and distinctive personalities, but those same traits sometimes come with hidden health challenges. Selective breeding can concentrate genes ...

On the first day of ASN 2025 Kidney Week, Dr Sumeska Thavarajah reports on several clinical trials in kidney disease that were presented, notably including a phase 2 study of rilparencel, a stem cell ...

Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death. Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function, according to new research ...

HOUSTON -- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) took the ninth spot on the leading causes of death globally in 2023. By 2023, 788 million people ages 20 years and older were estimated to have CKD across 204 ...

Rates of the disease have been rising for decades, driven in part by diabetes and high blood pressure. By Nina Agrawal The number of adults with chronic kidney disease is growing, according to a study ...

Proper hydration is critical for a pet’s core functions, including regulating body temperature, aiding digestion, and supporting joint health. Key signs of dehydration in dogs and cats include ...

When diabetes causes CKD, it’s sometimes called diabetic kidney disease. Elevated blood sugar levels that result from diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels inside your kidneys. As a result, your ...