Veterinarians in California are warning the public about the dangers of raccoon roundworm after treating an infected dog. Doctors say if left untreated, the parasite can cause severe health ...

A dog covered all over with ticks fell belly up on a Fresno driveway late last week, with the puppy hardly breathing and looking almost dead. “I have never seen a dog with this many ticks,” said ...

A newly confirmed bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, has been identified in dogs with symptoms resembling Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

It might be a slightly easier life for a stray dog in sunny and tropical Thailand than on the mean streets of New York, but these animals still need food, medical care and love. One of these dogs is ...

A malnourished dog found tied up in a park and infested with fleas all over her body died after shelter volunteers tried to save her life. In a Facebook post earlier this month, Hillsboro, Ohio's ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Two dogs in Pierce County were infected by salmon poisoning, and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County (HSTPC) is urging pet owners to be aware. Rogue, a 6-month-old, and Brick ...

Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

SAN ANTONIO — Two dogs were left in a crate by the side of the road in Atascosa County Sunday, Atascosa County Animal Control said. In a post to Facebook, the organization said it received a call ...

Q: My vet recommended heartworm testing and prevention chews for my pets, but I’m worried about side effects and cost. Are these really needed? A: For most dogs, the answer is yes. Heartworm disease ...

Q: I wrote you recently about ticks. The vets I go to identified the gazillions of mites on my six dogs as chiggers. They said that they don't exist in this area, so they were puzzled as to where we ...

WASHINGTON — A Germantown man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of animal cruelty after his dog was left in a backyard crate and found suffering from maggot-infested wounds. Ronald Vaughan was ...