T. canis is one of the most common dog parasites around, with roughly 11% of the world’s canines thought to be carrying these infections. Dogs are its definitive host, meaning that they’re needed for ...

From fleas and ticks to mosquitoes, parasites are active in every state—and not just during the warmer months. Thrive Pet ...

Ticks biting humans and dogs this spring have sparked an uptick in ER visits. Here's tips on knowing what ticks look like, ...

Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by ...

Siku, a polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, developed allergies to various substances including human hair dander (Credit: ...

A parasitic infection transmitted to humans by cats affects billions of people and can alter their behavior. New research ...

If you’ve ever had the absolute pleasure of owning a pet, you might have often found yourself highly amused by their silly ...

A tick found on a bird dog in Montana could forewarn of Lyme disease spreading into the state. What's happening? A ...

Dublin parks show high levels of roundworm eggs near entrances, highlighting health risks and the need for better pet waste cleanup.

Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can lead to several health issues for dogs, such as skin irritation ... adverse incidents involving pets and humans. In response, the EPA conducted ...

A cold and snowy winter failed to keep ticks from biting plenty of humans in New ... caused by the tiny parasites. Early reports from ERs suggested ticks plagued people and dogs alike who ventured ...