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No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Elanco Animal Health's oral drug to protect dogs against ...

A potentially fatal dog worm lurks in California’s waters, waiting to attack your dog from the inside. A group of scientists from UC Riverside confirmed the presence of Heterobilharzia americana — a ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening ...

We explain why the anatomy of a dog's ear makes them prone to ear infections and what you can do to help them.

When used at the correct dose, ivermectin is an effective treatment for many parasitic infections, but people should not use ...

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Researchers are warning that a parasite that can kill dogs has been discovered in states that it has not otherwise been seen, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside. While ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Elanco Animal Health's oral drug to protect dogs against six parasitic infections, the company said on Monday. The drug, branded as ...