New tick-borne bacteria discovered in dogs in the US, Rickettsia finnyi, is very similar to canine spotted fever.

A newly confirmed bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, has been identified in dogs with symptoms resembling Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dogs can be infected when they are in proximity to infected spots, such as areas where there is water runoff from where rodents ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Two dogs in Pierce County were infected by salmon poisoning, and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County (HSTPC) is urging pet owners to be aware. Rogue, a 6-month-old, and Brick ...

Dogs' ears, though often cute and floppy, are prone to infection. Just like humans, they have yeast and bacteria that lives year-round on their skin. The trouble is, when that yeast or bacteria gets ...

Giardia is a tiny parasite that lives in the intestines. It can infect humans, mammals, and birds. Giardia infection, known as giardiasis, causes diarrhea in your dog. It's important to know that you ...

While science has made impressive breakthroughs in the field of medicine, sometimes the new health promoting procedures that are developed lead to unexpected complications. It seems that in some cases ...

Rabies is one of the most feared viral infections in the world, and with good reason. It is transmitted in the bite or scratch of an infected animal and is in most cases transmitted by dogs due to ...

Dr. Donita McCants-Prepti, DVM, CPT, CNC, is a veterinarian, speaker, and advocate for whole-person well-being in veterinary medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee ...

An Italian greyhound owned by a gay couple has been infected with monkeypox in the first reported case passed from a human to their pet. The French couple, involved in a non-monogamous relationship, ...