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At first glance, cat and dog paws seem very different from human hands and feet. I talked about that with my friend Natasha Hottmann. She’s a veterinarian at Washington State University. She told me ...

Thanks to the miraculous paw pad, dogs don’t need to wear shoes indoors or on a daily basis. But, while paw pads do protect your dog’s feet from harsh terrain and intense temperatures, there are ...

A graphic photo of a Golden retriever’s blistered paw pads from a walk on hot pavement is spurring veterinarians and animal advocates to remind owners to test surfaces before walking dogs. “A good ...

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. - Love taking your dog for walks? In the summer, that could be far more dangerous than most pet owners realize. Medical Lake Veterinary Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, issued ...