Here’s a comforting thought: you might not actually be alone in your own body right now. Parasites are far more common than ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive explain why the sharp, deep teeth of a pet cat can carry dangerous bacteria that cause serious infections in your blood.

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Most cat scratches are harmless and heal quickly with basic care. However, they are not always as trivial as they seem. Being aware of risks beyond rabies, knowing the warning signs of infection and ...

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - A domestic cat and backyard poultry flock from two separate households have tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu, according to the Grant County Health ...

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LAWTEY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Bradford County (DOH-Bradford) has issued a rabies alert after a cat was found to be infected with the disease earlier this month. DOH-Bradford says ...

I have three cats, and one of our favorite games is Belly Blitz. This is where I flip them onto their backs and vigorously rub their bellies, getting them all riled up. They, in turn, attack my hands ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Comedian Luenell was hospitalized for a week after developing a serious infection from no-see-um bites she received while sitting on her porch during Halloween. The performer, who ...

Binturong Lola in her habitat at the Claws & Paws Pathway at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.(Courtesy Smithsonian/Skip Brown) A 12-year-old binturong named Lola bit two ...

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a cat bite that was reported last week. Authorities say the bite occurred in the 1200 block of Marcy Street around 2:00 p.m. on ...