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PREVENTING INFECTIONS IN DOGS
Clean your dog’s paws after a walk to ensure healthier homes, avoid allergies and infections; here’s a quick guide to protect your pet’s healthDog paws collect environmental irritants like bacteria and pesticides on walks. Regular paw cleaning protects your pet's health and your ho...
A 21-year-old woman took all 5 anti-rabies injections after a dog bite. Still she died. Ex-army doctor explains what went wrongA 21-year-old woman died of rabies despite taking all five anti-rabies vaccine doses and rabies immunoglobulin after a dog bite. An ex-Army...
Lost dog syndrome: What every pet owner should know before a dog goes missingLost Dog Syndrome can turn a joyful reunion into an emotional adjustment. After surviving alone, many dogs return home anxious, quiet, or u...
Anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne disease is rising in Canada and here’s why doctors are concernedAnaplasmosis, a bacterial infection spread by ticks, is increasingly concerning Canadians. This illness primarily affects white blood cells...
Your dog’s aggression could be triggered by something you are overlooking, and veterinarians say identifying it early can prevent more serious behavior problemsDog Aggression Warning Signs can appear long before a bite, yet many pet owners miss them. Veterinary behavior experts say aggression is us...
Is your dog secretly stressed? Why is your dog panting, yawning, or trembling when nothing seems wrong? These 5 everyday behaviors could reveal a hidden health issue before it's too lateDog Stress Signs are easier to miss than many pet owners realize. Veterinary behavior experts say chronic stress can affect a dog's health,...
Why does a happy cat suddenly bite during petting? Here's what experts say your cat is telling you with those quiet warning signalsMost petting bites are not random. Cats usually give silent warning signs before they react. A flicking tail, tense body, flattened ears, o...
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
Dogs and cats can be infected by hantavirus, but can they spread it to humans? Here's what CDC recommends for pet ownersHantavirus and pets: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked global health worries. Passengers fell ill and some died during a v...
30-second dog attack caught on CCTV: Multiple people bitten in viral videoA viral video on X shows a dog attacking multiple people in quick succession on April 3, 2026. The footage captures the animal's aggressive...
Dog Lick sepsis treatment: Check signs, unusual symptoms, when should you see a doctor, how to prevent infection and moreDog Lick sepsis treatment: After a UK woman lost her limbs and suffered multiple cardiac arrests after a casual dog lick caused sepsis on a...
Canine parvovirus outbreak in Illawarra: How to spot symptoms, protect your dog and stop the spreadCanine parvovirus outbreak in Illawarra: Illawarra dog owners are urged to take urgent precautions as multiple canine parvovirus cases are ...
Deadly dog virus outbreak in Ontario leaves puppies dying as vets race to stop the spreadA concerning canine parvovirus outbreak in Ontario has prompted urgent calls for dog vaccinations across Canada. The highly contagious viru...
Can a dog’s kiss cost you a limb? Doctor warns of the dangers of letting your pup lick your facePet owners should reconsider letting dogs lick their faces or open wounds, as warned by The Gut Doc. Dog saliva can carry Capnocytophaga, a...
'Liver Fluke' parasite threatens dogs across western US: What you need to know?A dangerous parasite known as Heterobilharzia americana, or liver fluke, has been discovered in the Colorado River region of southern Calif...
Parvovirus: What is it, how does it spread, and what are the symptoms?Parvovirus is a contagious virus that affects dogs. The virus is very likely to harm unvaccinated dogs and cats. The virus attacks the dog’...
Pets must be isolated from people infected with monkeypox: WHOPeople infected with monkeypox must isolate their pets, said an official from the World Health Organization, after a report showed the firs...
Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors reportMonkeypox infections have been detected in rodents and other wild animals, which can spread the virus to humans. But the authors called it ...
17,000 dogs in Corbett a big threat to its big catsThe thriving big cat population at the Jim Corbett National Park might be a show piece for successful conservation, but the famous wild lif...