A sign at the entrance of Dakota Dog Park in Vancouver, seen here on Feb. 26, informs parkgoers about the importance of picking up after their pets. Pet waste left behind is an environmental and ...

A vet has urged everyone to carry out one 30-second task every day to help reduce your dog’s chance of developing a serious kidney disease, and to avoid communal water bowls. Dr Emma Chandley, a vet ...

Are you wondering how often you should wash your dog's water bowl? A vet has warned about the risks of improper cleaning — and shared how often it should really be done.

A dog owner was condemned for allowing her pet to drink from a glass of water while in a commercial establishment at an ...

Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

“If people forget their bag, they think, ‘Well, it’s natural. It will decompose.’ And that’s not the case. Bacteria and pathogens are in pet waste,” said Rita Fallin, stormwater program coordinator ...

Surprising garden science shows how dog hair can feed soil and boost growth, but which plants benefit and when is it safer to ...

Flushing poop down the toilet might seem like an easy option, but it could have much more harmful impacts than you realize ...

Dark-colored sodas may also harm kidney health. In addition to high amounts of sugar, they often contain phosphorus additives. Drinking too much sugar can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, which is ...

A rabies vaccine recall was recently issued after "a small number of vials" in the batch contained sterile water instead of ...

Generally speaking, no, it’s not okay to use your neighbor’s trash can, especially if it has an odor like food containers or ...