If you’ve ever had a cat, you might have heard your veterinarian mention “cat flu”, probably telling you that you don’t need to worry about catching Felix’s sniffles. It’s true that ...

While the company of a pet can bring joy and uninhibited love, they can also carry health risks upon close contact. Here are 7 common diseases you can catch from pets and ways to protect yourself.

Scientists at the University of Maryland conducted a systematic review of scientific literature from 2004 to 2024 to assess ...

Ticks are surging in the DMV, spreading Babesiosis, a dangerous disease. Experts urge caution, early removal, and prevention ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are at a six-year high. Here’s how to prevent tick bites, and what to do if you get ...

GET IT CHECKED!!! If the doctor pooh-poohs it, get it checked by a different doctor. Ultimately, what you do is up to you, ...

It’s hard to pinpoint, but something feels off with your dog. Is it just a passing mood, or could it be a sign of illness? As pet parents, we’re often on high alert for any ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in ...

A cat named Pepper has once again helped scientists discover a new virus—this time a mysterious orthoreovirus found in a ...

Most people who are allergic to cats aren’t reacting to the fur—they’re reacting to a protein in cat saliva called Fel d 1.

Pepper the cat is at it again. After his hunting skills helped virologists identify the first jeilongvirus in the United ...