Heart muscle cells produce small amounts of a hormone called BNP and its inactive precursor, NT-proBNP. Heart disease causes ...

All dogs are good boys and girls. But sadly, some are predisposed to all sorts of health problems. Research out this week highlights the dogs that have the hardest time even catching their breath.

Japanese chin dogs had some of the highest rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in the study. Danny Lawson / PA Images via Getty Images Veterinarians have long known that some ...

Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Boxers and Chihuahuas are among 12 new "flat-faced" dog breeds identified as at risk of a potentially deadly breathing condition. Scientists have found a dozen further ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pekingese dogs and Japanese chins were among the highest risk for breathing problems. The study examined the risk of ...

We've all heard it a million times: One human year is equal to seven years for a dog. But new scientific research has an updated scientific equation to determine how old your dog actually is in human ...

The resilient rat terrier is using his hard-earned golden years to get support for senior pets who have spent their lives in shelters Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a ...