Eating wild berries or drinking free-flowing water may kill you as this rare, hidden parasite that can destroy your liver is ...

Three states have legalized over-the-counter sales of ivermectin, but people should only take it for approved uses with ...

A Portland therapy dog’s blood donation is being credited with saving the life of a 5-month-old puppy who showed symptoms of ...

No matter how bad things might seem, at least you haven't accidentally eaten fox poop and developed an insidious tapeworm infection that masquerades as a cancerous liver tumor while it slowly destroys ...

As the weather warms up across Portugal, so begins tick season — a real concern for dog owners and animal shelters alike.

Several human drugs may be safely administered to dogs if appropriately handled. Talk to your vet before giving your dog any ...

Flea tapeworms are found in canine intestines and transmitted to dogs when fleas carrying tapeworm eggs are accidentally ...

Echinococcosis, a disease caused by tapeworms that can be transmitted from animals to humans, is also on the rise in Hungary.

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

Preventing heartworm disease in dogs using monthly medications is more cost effective and easier than treating the condition ...

Nutritionist Justin Bland, the head of technical and new product development at baked dog treat brand Ruffingtons, says the key thing to remember when indulging your dog is to keep the portions small.

Your pooch might be adorable, loyal, and your best buddy - but scientists now argue she or he may also be an ecological ...