Six abandoned kittens suffering from fleas, worms and malnutrition have been rehomed after being found in a rubbish tip in ...

Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, ...

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

Six 'smelly cats' found in a dump have been named after characters from "Friends". The kittens were all suffering from severe ...

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

Experts are divided on whether dogs should sleep in their owner's beds. Co-sleeping can strengthen the emotional bond and ...

An overview of heartworm disease from a session by Christopher B Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) at the 2025 AVMA ...

Anyone who lives with a cat knows that they spend a large part of their day grooming themselves. Whether it’s a quick swipe ...

Your veterinarian is one of your family doctors, so confiding in your vet about your own health will help ensure that both you and your new cat remain healthy.

Wildlife rehabber says snakes are often misunderstood and she tries to teach people about the importance of snakes and to ...

Before effective topical treatments, cat owners risked their lives and limbs to clean their furious cats in a tub of water.

The McGangsters, a local cat rescue group, hosted a summer fundraiser and food drive Sunday afternoon, raising money to help ...