National Puppy Day, Monday 23 March celebrates the joy and unconditional love that puppies bring into our lives and ...

Some species of birds are getting hooked on cigarettes, scientists have found — but not for the reason you might think.

City birds are using cigarette butts in their nests to reduce parasites, but the toxic tradeoff may come with hidden risks ...

However, in certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carry a little-known risk — a parasitic flatworm called ...

Global veterinary leaders unite in a Prevention Pledge urging year-round parasite control as fleas, ticks, and worms spread, ...

Owner Janine Smalley says a little education before you buy could keep more animals out of shelters and in loving homes.

Georgians who want to buy the controversial anti-parasitic drug ivermectin may soon be able to pick it up from their local pharmacist without a prescription.

Learn how fleas and ticks get indoors, how fast infestations explode, and the simple steps that shut them down before they ...

Pet health advocates from around the world unite against the changing spread and risk of disease-carrying parasites to ...

A new global survey suggests pet owners may recognize parasite risks but still need more guidance on prevention. In a March ...

A new HRM PCR approach can track the spread of leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease affecting both animals and humans.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content.-- 43% of pet owners report that their pets experienced parasite infections, with 75% seeking clea ...