By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those ...

Fleas can also spread parasites like tapeworms and ... are called "flea dirt" and are flea feces (or digested blood). To check your cat for fleas or flea dirt, run a flea comb through your cat's ...

When your pet heads outside, they can come into contact with some pesky pests. Here are the most common ones to look out for ...

Learn more Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can cause several health ... containing essential oils because some can be toxic to cats. Other pets in your home: Any product labeled for ...

Most become infected by accidentally ingesting the parasite through contact with cat feces. The majority of people who become infected with Toxoplasma gondii do not experience symptoms ...

It’s time to get to the bottom of this age-old question: How often should you be pooping? Our body absorbs the protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals of the food we eat, leaving ...

The color of octopus feces depends on its diet. Cephalopods that eat more bivalves, such as scallops, are more likely to have white poop, whereas octopuses that feast on red crabs tend to excrete ...

If you've ever owned or cared for cats, you know that they tend to have their unique way of doing things and their individual temperaments. Some cats are attached to your hip while others don't ...

Last year, cat owner Chelsea, of Denver, Colorado, noticed that her "old lady cat" named Hari appeared to be slowing down and was struggling to keep up with her feline siblings. Hari was rescued ...

Kopi luwak is a very expensive coffee that's allegedly made from animal feces. But is that really the case? Here's the truth ...

Jan. 17, 2025 — Scientists find a 'measure and remeasure' approach is a feasible method of verifying soil carbon storage in croplands for climate ... Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — A research group has developed new advanced light-controlled tools that enable precise control of proteins in real time in living cells. This groundbreaking research opens doors ...