An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

Capnocytophaga infections in humans are rare, especially in historically healthy individuals, but when it occurs, the disease ...

Respiratory infections. Similar to humans, dogs can easily develop respiratory infections. Taking your dog to dog parks ...

Once abused and in pain, Waverly’s $30K recovery brought her a second chance. She’s now deaf but happy, thriving in her ...

The vet filled a syringe with a tranquilizer called xylazine to help the dog sleep, relax his muscles and provide pain relief. Some of the side effects of the drug include spontaneous movements ...

In one study by the Mayo Clinic, 1 in 3 cat bites to the hand required hospitalization and some required surgery to clean the wound.

Spread the loveAt the Stray Rescue of St. Louis, a two-year-old shepherd was seized from a hoarding situation in rural ...

Northamptonshire Police says a dog slipped its lead before attacking a man and his dog. Court hears that woman was left with serious wounds after the unregistered XL bully attacked her.

often leads to infection. The majority of bites are still from dogs, although, as humans continue to move into the remote territories of wild animals such as bears and sharks, encounters and often ...

If you suspect a brown recluse spider bite, start by thoroughly washing the area with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic cream, such as bacitracin, to help prevent infection, and contact a healthcare ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

While not common, bug bites can occasionally cause bruising. This tends to happen with flying insects or those that bury themselves deep in your skin. Bug bites are a fact of life, especially if ...