Learn how to identify common dog illnesses, infections, and parasites—plus when to contact a vet and how to protect your pet with preventive care.

The invasive slug’s slime trail can transmit a dangerous parasite known as rat lungworm, which can cause neurological and ...

Of cats who test positive for heartworms, around 75–80% self-cure, while the others will succumb to the disease. Around 10% ...

He put his foot in his mouth again’, can be a common joke among friends and family when one has said something a little embarrassing. But what does it mean when your dog does the ...

Adjusting to life after a vacation isn't easy—and as one viral video shows, even dogs can get the postholiday blues. It has been six days since 10-month-old Atlas returned to his home in Charlotte, ...

For the most part, swimming at the lake is safe, healthy, summer fun. Here are some top risks and how to avoid them.

With warmer weather comes outdoor fun—but also serious health threats for pets. A veterinarian shares essential advice on ...

Coughing: Not all dogs will develop this symptom, but when the worms migrate through the body, they can damage the lungs and ...

A routine vet visit turns alarming for a West Texas pet owner as their golden retriever contracts hookworms, stressing the importance of swift action and yard care.

Kissing bugs that carry the parasite for Chagas disease, a potentially serious tropical condition, have established a base in ...

The monsoon bring much-needed relief from the heat, but also open the gates to dangerous, waterborne illnesses. For pet ...

This study aimed to determine whether parasites infect a wide range of host species or are plant-specific, assess the stabilizing and destabilizing effects of parasitism on plant community structure, ...