Glendale nurse practitioner Laura McVay said a wildcat snatched her brown 5 1/2-year-old shih tzu named Declan around 11:30 p.m. on Monday mere “feet away from the door" and drag the pet into the ...

Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have mapped a neural circuit in the brain involved in the complex relationship between itch and stress. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental.

If you’re a devoted pet parent, chances are you and your cat share a strong bond—but even the closest companions can have ...

Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...

Outside of winter, chronic itch affects millions of people with conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and kidney disease.

When your pet has an allergic reaction, Google isn’t always your friend. dotsure.co.za’s Vet of the Month explains when antihistamines help and when it’s time to call the ...

We often think of cats as being aloof and independent animals, but they can be protective of their owners, too. Usually, we associate dogs with being protective and loyal to their owners, and we think ...

Umama Ali spent more time as a kid arguing with his brother over who caused the most chaos in GTA Vice City than doing homework, and he’s been unapologetically hooked on games ever since. That ...