Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis. It is spread to dogs by mosquitoes and can be fatal. Adult ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to clinicians Tuesday, warning that the savage, flesh ...

Pricey deworming remedies are being touted as cure-alls. Supermodel Heidi Klum gave it a go – experts roll their eyes ...

Only a few hours earlier, a shark knocked an 11-year-old boy into the water at Dee Why—just north of Manly—and bit a chunk out of his surfboard. And on Sunday afternoon, a 12-year-old boy was bitten ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

Research led by the University of Sydney is reshaping scientific understanding of one of the world's most widespread canine ...

Most mammals produce their own vitamin C using an enzyme called GULO. Around 60 million years ago, humans lost this ability, ...

A "living glue" used by barnacles to attach to underwater surfaces could also seal gut wounds caused by inflammatory bowel ...

A dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have Baylisascaris, or raccoon roundworm, eggs in its system during a routine ...

The ancient Romans are well known for their advanced water supply systems and hygienic facilities, including public baths and ...

Racoon roundworm is a parasite that's commonly found in the feces of racoons. Dogs that ingest racoon roundworm eggs could ...

Study finds flea medications persist in pet waste for up to 200 days, potentially exposing 92% of dung-feeding insects to ...