In a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense ...

Grammy nominated gospel singer songwriter Richard Smallwood died Dec. 30 from complications of kidney failure. He was 77. How ...

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions in Ask the Shelter. Also, meet the pets of the week.

A fatal cat disease was finally cured, but the treatment wasn’t legally available. So a group of cat lovers created an ...

Recent research at the University of Murcia explored the potential of using cat saliva as a marker for stress and disease.

Keep your pets safe. ER doctors warn against these 6 common household plants, from Lilies to Sago Palms, that are poisonous ...

Chronic vomiting in cats isn’t normal. Learn the common causes—from hairballs and food sensitivities to IBD and metabolic disease.

Raisins and sultanas can cause kidney damage or failure if eaten. Onions and onion gravy can break down red blood cells leading to anemia, and high salt in gravy is also risky. Grapes and similar ...

Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

A large study found that people with impaired kidneys tend to have higher Alzheimer’s biomarkers, yet they don’t face a higher overall risk of dementia. For those who already have elevated biomarkers, ...

Experts say we’re in a golden age for treating chronic kidney disease, with new drugs like Ozempic yielding major results. Will dialysis and organ transplants become a thing of the past? A healthy ...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder in which clusters of fluid-filled cysts gradually develop within the kidneys. As these cysts enlarge and multiply, they damage the surrounding ...