Recently, the Kerala government has decided to empower local bodies to euthanize deceased stray dogs using provisions under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules. This decision was announced by ...

Fleas and ticks can be a major problem for pet owners in the summer, leading to various health problems for furry friends.

A raccoon found on St. Helena Island has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case in Beaufort County this ...

Visits to the Emergency Room for tick bites this summer are spiking well above those of previous years, Centers for Disease ...

Red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome, was first reported in 2009 and is still relatively rare but is on the rise.

According to officials, the disease can be transmitted to humans from the bite of an infected flea or through contact with an ...

C ALIFORNIA — Emergency rooms across the country are seeing a spike in visits for treatment of tick bites and tick-borne illnesses, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, according to new data from ...

An Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, a rare but highly dangerous lung infection, Coconino County health ...

Keep black flies away with these effective strategies. Learn how to repel and prevent black flies from bothering you during ...

Summertime in the Northeast brings many opportunities to be outdoors, but long days spent in backyards, on hiking trails or ...

Avoid using a tourniquet, applying ice to the bite site or giving your dog antihistamines or anti-inflammatory painkillers, ...

There are many levels of a dog baring its teeth. Some appear almost to grin, as a sign of affection or expressing pleasure, ...