No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

Dogs infected with echinococcosis play a major role in spreading tapeworms across human populations around the world. Now, researchers have developed a "smart collar" which gradually delivers a steady ...

ROCHESTER — If your dog or cat gets to romp around outside a lot, especially in natural areas, he or she may come across an irresistible, yet flea-infested animal or animal carcass on which to chomp.

You may have heard the phrase “where there's smoke, there’s fire.” Smoke is a sign that you need to be looking for a fire to put out. Well, I will steal from that phrase and tell you, “Where there are ...