Eating pork is fine for most dogs. A little ham is great, as it contains proteins that dogs need, plenty of fat, and many ...

Six people in California reported infection with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, all of whom had visited Tecate, Mexico, just ...

Knowing the early warning signs of a parasite infection can help you prepare for kissing bugs. The acute phase of Chagas can ...

Three U.S. residents have died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever -- a severe and fatal tickborne disease commonly found in ...

Flu season usually occurs during the fall and winter months in the U.S.   While flu viruses occur year-round, typically, flu ...

Rabies, despite being a major public health concern in Africa, is still not fully understood, due to the limited data ...

A North Carolina dog food company has recalled hundreds of bags of treats that could be contaminated with salmonella.

Early-stage kidney failure often doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 90% of people with chronic kidney disease don’t ...

The Canadian Chronic Disease Indicators (CCDI) provide information on chronic diseases, their determinants, and their risk and protective factors in Canada. Using an intuitive Data Tool, pan-Canadian ...

If you have liver disease, see your doctor whenever you have new or worsening symptoms, including itching. While it may not mean anything regarding disease progression or prognosis, you won’t ...

How Dog DNA Kits Work All the kits we tried have the same basics. After you register the kit, take a swab or two of the inside of the cheek pouch of your doggie. Do this a couple of hours after ...