External parasites, such as fleas and ticks, live on the body of the host and produce an infestation.

Q: My vet recommended heartworm testing and prevention chews for my pets, but I’m worried about side effects and cost. Are these really needed? A: For most dogs, the answer is yes. Heartworm disease ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dogs can be infected when they are in proximity to infected spots, such as areas where there is water runoff from where rodents ...

Health officials say plague can spread through flea bites or infected animals ...

BARTLETT, Tenn. - Bartlett Animal Shelter is in the midst of a 10-day closure after a dog infected with the parvo virus was recently taken to the facility, officials said. The shelter said Monday that ...