Peter H. Gilligan, Ph.D., D(ABMM) emeritus and F(AAM) was a medical microbiologist at UNC Health for 35 years. Here, he ...

Dr. Amber Hamilton, a veterinarian and the first expert witness to provide testimony on the third day of an animal abuse ...

Domenico Santoro, DVM, MS, DrSc, PhD, DACVD, DECVD, DACVM: One of the common fungal infections is dermatophytosis ... that the veterinarian will take [a] hair sample, look at the microscope, and look ...

Ear infections are much more common in dogs with floppy ears, especially dogs that have ears that are heavily feathered (long hair) and flop down to close off the ear canal, like Cocker Spaniels.

The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of sometimes-fatal intestinal diseases in humans, ...

Many pet owners frequently deal with the common problem of ear infections in their dogs, which could be due to bacteria, yeast or ear mites. A variety of treatments can be used, however ...

Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite eggs, followed by playgrounds, posing a health risk to ...

Movie dogs save the day in all kinds of ways — with bite, bark, or just a furry body for our heroes to cuddle up with. They can turn a mediocre film into a classic, steal your heart with little ...

Trouble in paradise In understanding your dog's body language, you can also be better prepared to recognize potential health concerns. "An ill dog may sleep more, be grumpier and not want the ...

Schenectady police are investigating an animal cruelty case after finding an underweight dog on Sunday suffering from severe face wounds and a missing ear. Schenectady police are investigating an ...