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

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The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of sometimes-fatal intestinal diseases in humans, ...

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

James Cook University scientists have found stonefish toxins could be used to fight parasitic worm infections suffered by ...

Two additional tick species in the U.S. have been found capable of transmitting red meat allergy, or alpha-gal syndrome.

A single dose of the drug nitisinone could render a person’s blood lethal to mosquitoes for five days, modelling suggests.

For dogs housed at Texas kennels, age and fecal score are important factors for screening for subclinical Giardia infections.

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 ...

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

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The tick may have actually been carrying Lyme disease and relapsing fever. Authorities raise red flag after tick discovered ...