A rabbit found dead in Tuscola was confirmed to have died from tularemia, officials in Douglas County said. Now, the Douglas ...

Vets are already seeing a return of snake bites to pets as the weather continues to warm in Northern Colorado.

Piperacillin, an antibiotic in the same class as penicillin, effectively cured mice of Lyme disease at 100-times less than the effective dose of doxycycline, the current gold standard treatment. At ...

As the weather warms up across Portugal, so begins tick season — a real concern for dog owners and animal shelters alike.

“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

Folk methods for removing ticks are usually bunk for one of a few reasons. Either they aim to induce the tick to detach with ...

Ticks are most active between May and October in Pennsylvania, but it doesn’t mean that they’re not out there now. Already, more than 1,500 cases of Lyme disease — which is spread through the bites of ...

As more pets test positive, veterinarians stress prevention, vigilance, and timely treatment. An outpouring of community ...

Vacuuming regularly (carpet, curtains, and upholstered furniture) is crucial in flea removal and prevention because it ...

Learn how to keep your pets safe this spring with tips from PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, from avoiding poisonous plants to handling bee stings and wild mushrooms.

Being up to date on check-ups and staying on a flea and tick preventative year round can keep your pup or kitties safe from ...

It's vital to know the symptoms of Lyme disease so it can be caught and treated early - here's how to spot ticks and the ...