We recently completed intake procedures with five felines that were strays being looked after by a local family. We took in ...

Although no one wants to think about their cat having worms, intestinal parasites like tapeworms or roundworms in cats are ...

Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds' nests, according to new UK research published in Science of The Total Environment.

Insecticides used in flea and tick treatments for companion animals are ending up in the nests of songbirds and killing chicks, a new study has found. Some birds use the fur of dogs and cats to line ...

Only 4% of U.S. pet owners currently insure their pets, often due to persistent myths about how these policies work. Separate fact from fiction around pet policies — and how they can save you a bundle ...

Auto and homeowner aren't the only type of insurance that's in growing demand and price. Pet insurance is also getting pricer. There's more demand because pet owners are facing high vet bills ...

Knowing what to look for can help you identify a tick bite more quickly and, if necessary, get treatment too. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as "tick season" these days. With changing ...

But experts actually say that doing this may create the perfect environment for dust mites. Not familiar with these tiny creatures? They can live in your home and, according to research published ...

A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

Tick bites can cause common and potentially life ... and intense discomfort. Mites are responsible for conditions like mange, skin irritation, hair loss, and infections if left untreated.

Fleas, mites, and chiggers often bite humans ... They can also attach between fingers and toes. Tick bites often happen at night. And they happen more in the spring and summer months. Don't touch the ...