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Although no one wants to think about their cat having worms, intestinal parasites like tapeworms or roundworms in cats are ...

When veterinarians found half-foot-long worms living in their feline patients, they had discovered something new: The worms, Dracunculus insignis, had never before been seen in cats. The worms can ...

Sylvester’s mom called in a panic. Her adorable black and white kitten had some strange-looking material stuck in the hair under his tail. She described it as some hard, light tan granules. When we ...

Though many people are heeding the advice of experts and using preventive measures to guard against overexposure to the sun, it is important to remember that pet owners also need to protect the family ...

A species of roundworm that is widely used in biological research can sense and respond to sound, despite having no ear-like organs, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Life ...

What Are NexGard Products for Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms? The NexGard line of products for fleas, ticks, and heartworms in dogs and cats includes a topical product (applied to the skin) for cats and ...