A dog or cat bite to the hand could have serious health consequences if ignored. Instead, seek prompt wound care to reduce infection risk.

Rabies is a deadly viral infection that primarily spreads through the bite of an infected animal. Most people associate rabies with deep bites, but what about scratches from dogs or cats? Can a ...

The president of the Brooklyn Kitty Committee received a call about a cat left on the sidewalk decorated with flowers and a note.

The September 28 post, which has racked up more than 9,700 upvotes, concluded: “I’m so confused I’ve never seen this before.” In the comments, the new owner added that she believes Bug’s whiskers were ...

Learn why cat bites can pose serious health risks.

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a dog bite that happened Friday around 5 p.m. near Greenwood Drive and Benton Street.The dog is described as a mostly ...

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a dog bite that happened late Saturday morning on the Longfellow Nature Trail.Officials say the bite occurred around ...

ANTI-RABIES. A pet dog is vaccinated against rabies by the Bacolod City Veterinary Office (CVO) in this undated photo. The Department of Health (DOH) is advising patients to consult or seek assistance ...

Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of raw cat food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu after a pet cat in San Francisco that ate the food became infected with the virus and had ...