AgriLife Extension has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the parasite ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two Emergency Use Authorizations for treating New World screwworm infestations ...

What to consider when cuddling with a cat ? While a cat’s independent nature may make it seem like it will do whatever it ...

There are many parasites found in the gastrointestinal system of both dogs and cats. These invaders can cause serious illness ...

A reader booked a holiday with TUI to a hotel in Turkey and was happy out until shortly after touchdown when it became clear the stay would not be a Turkish delight, with mouldy surfaces, some ...

If dogs and cats vomited on surfaces that are easy to clean, it wouldn’t be half as bad. But every pet owner knows: The vomit is most likely to end up on the only carpet in the room. But why is that?

The Potomac Friends of the Library is celebrating its 25th year. Residents of all ages are invited to join story book character Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm in the Potomac Day Parade on Saturday, Oct. 22 ...

You can take certain steps to lower your chances of becoming an unwitting host to one of these nasties. Practicing basic hygiene is key, Mena Lora says. Wash your hands with soap regularly, use insect ...

Billionaire Oleg Deripaska has asked a court to compel journalist Tatyana Felgengauer to honor a settlement they reached, despite her having already published a court-ordered retraction on YouTube ...

Parasites have fascinating life cycles, some with near vegetative states. “I just found two worms on the floor by Savoy’s food bowl,” the woman on the phone said, clearly upset. We’re used to that. I ...

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