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

We strip away the hype surrounding natural flea prevention to reveal what actually works, from vacuuming protocols to oils.

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening ...

It’s about time we discussed every dog owner’s least favorite ailment: tummy troubles. Vomiting, diarrhea, and supposedly ...

Chagas disease is spreading in the U.S., raising concerns about infected kissing bugs and gaps in diagnosis and screening.

Dr. Julie Buzby says fleas and ticks behave differently, but early warnings often overlap. With fleas, pet owners may notice quick, repeated scratching around the tail base or neck. Some dogs bite at ...

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Elanco Animal Health (ELAN.N), opens new tab said on Friday it had received an emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its flea and tick drug to ...

Canine hair loss, or alopecia, is a primary symptom of a wide range of underlying medical conditions, not a disease in itself. Common causes include skin infections (bacterial/fungal), parasites, ...

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A human case of the flesh-eating New World Screwworm has been found in the United States in a person who traveled to El Salvador. The parasitic insect is actually a fly that looks similar to a ...