When fleas invade your yard, it’s only a matter of time until they make their way into your house, especially if you have animals. These tiny and tenacious insects have a way of jumping on larger ...

An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, a serious lung infection that requires antibiotics. Here’s what you need to ...

Plague is often associated with Medieval history and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic, but a recent death in northern Arizona is a troublesome reminder of the flea-borne disease’s lingering hold ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older against fleas and ticks.

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the ...

The FDA has approved a long-acting drug to protect dogs against fleas and ticks. The drug, Bravecto Quantum, is given by injection and must be prescribed by a licensed veterinarian.

Failed stuns can have multiple consequences — animal distress, psychological harm to people, plant shutdowns (see last month’s Animal Welfare in Action article to learn more), and decreased ...

NEWS 09 July 2025 Animal diseases leapt to humans when we started keeping livestock When hunter-gatherers began living close to animals, the pathogens that cause the plague and leprosy got closer too.

Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?

Florida Python Challenge, July 11-20, 2025, has hunters trying to eliminate invasive Burmese snakes. Do they attack or kill humans? Are they venomous?