Cat bites may look harmless, but their deep puncture wounds can trap bacteria and lead to infections. Learn what symptoms to ...

Official data show that cat bite cases have increased sharply over the years, with numbers more than doubling in the last two ...

We used to assume bird flu was a risk solely for outdoor hunters, but new data suggests the virus is entering the home ...

A viral video of a man’s painful porcupine encounter becomes a lesson in wildlife behavior and safety. Learn how porcupine quills work, why handling wild animals is dangerous, and what this accidental ...

A skunk recently found in Egg Harbor Township has tested positive for rabies. The Atlantic County Division of Public Health ...

A racoon exhibiting unusual behavior on the evening of Dec. 11 tested positive for rabies in Hightstown, according to a press ...

Surveys show vaccine hesitancy among pet owners in the United States is rising, leaving both animals and people at greater ...

A binturong at the National Zoo bit two employees, sending both to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. The mammal ...

Head shaking, ears flapping, collar jangling — you probably see your dog doing this at least once a day. But is there any reason for this behavior? Or should you be concerned? Why do dogs ...

It seemed our 15-year-old mixed breed short-haired cat developed a swelling on the bridge of her nose in about one or two ...

Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield warns cat owners about histoplasmosis, a treatable fungal infection found in soil, bird droppings, and bat droppings.

Cats were domesticated in North Africa, but spread to Europe only about 2,000 years ago. Earlier reports of “house” cats were ...