The ISPCA has announced its first-ever Flea and Worm Awareness campaign, which will run throughout April 2025.

Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic roundworms that infest the heart and lungs of dogs. The disease caused by ...

Taunton-based owner of a cat who died after he was left to suffer with a severe flea infestation has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years.

Getting a pet is a huge decision and a major commitment. One vet has shared the alarming statements some owners make which ...

So, your cat has a bloated belly? Well, there really are a variety of reasons your cat might appear bloated. Some are totally ...

The worm moon will arrive on March 14, 2025, according to NASA. Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the worm moon -- a celestial sign that winter is fading. Keep reading to find ...

March's full moon, known as the Worm Moon, will pass into Earth's shadow on the night of March 13, or early on March 14, depending on the time zone, according to NASA. This eclipse will be visible ...

The condition is usually mild and can be treated at home. Mebendazole, an oral anti-worm medication, can be bought over the counter at most pharmacies and is normally effective. It's recommended to ...

Kimberly Dodd, dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, said these particular cases are a "bit unique." “We don't know of any direct exposure of the cats to other ...

but human brains are dead ends for the worms, which eventually die there without fully maturing. Some of the luckiest rat lungworm victims don't need treatment and make full recoveries after the ...

Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. When my husband and I took our cat to the vet early last year, we were hoping to hear that we had ...