The good news is that thanks to modern veterinary medicine, we understand how our dogs feel pain, how it impacts their bodies, and how to use medications like carprofen to alleviate pain for our f ...

As a pet owner, it is only normal to want to help your dog feel better. But how can you best do that? Veterinarians will often prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, for pain ...

Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield says therapeutic laser therapy is an effective way to help dogs heal from injuries and manage pain—without medication. “It’s light energy that’s ...

Two recent studies find that people experience less pain when a person is in the room with them, but even better outcomes ...

Pediatric emergency departments could turn to dogs to reduce anxious kids and parents alike, potentially offering an ...

A clinical trial found that spending about 10 minutes with a therapy dog reduced patients’ anxiety in a pediatric emergency room.