Veterinarian Dr. Tom Greek shares what to look for when it comes to pet allergies and how some symptoms may be manageable at home. He also sets the record straight on flea season, explaining why ...

An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, a serious lung infection that requires antibiotics. Here’s what you need to know.

Plague is often associated with Medieval history and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic, but a recent death in northern Arizona is a troublesome reminder of the flea-borne disease’s lingering hold ...

Pneumonic plague is often transmitted by fleas that have bitten infected rodents. The fleas can also infect pets or humans.

The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another ...

Summer’s here and so are the stings. From nettles to ticks to jellyfish, here’s how to treat (and avoid) the season’s most ...

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

Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older ...

Use floating row covers over seedlings and susceptible crops such as eggplants, which can be decimated by flea beetles. Keep ...

Ancient sediment reveals humans began systematically using fire 50,000 years ago, reshaping global climate patterns.

Orcas were seen giving prey to humans on 34 different occasions, study says. The killer whales could be doing it out of kindness, curiosity or even deception.