The Virginia Department of Health said a skunk was attacked by a dog, and the skunk was later tested positive for rabies.

Special glands within a dog’s nose produce mucus, which traps scents from their surroundings and allows them to process odours more effectively. “The moisture not only traps scent particles but also ...

Public health officials are closely monitoring the latest bird flu outbreak that has sickened or killed millions of birds, ...

As the chill of winter sets in and the cold season looms, you, like many dog owners, may wonder: Can my beloved dog catch a canine cold? While human colds are caused by viruses that don’t affect ...

Here's what you need to know about the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, and what bird flu might mean to you, your ...

With their adorable smiles and cheeky disposition, Australia’s super cute quokkas are known as the ‘happiest animal in the world’. Early Dutch explorers mistook these sweet little marsupials for ...

Barn cats that drank raw milk from sick cows also were infected with bird flu and developed neurological symptoms, eye and nose discharge ... or their feces, mucus or saliva or contact with ...

After more than a decade of living with her husband's ALS, columnist Kristin Neva has found the equipment to be helpful in ...

To check for bird flu, doctors will take a sample of mucus by wiping a cotton swab inside the nose or throat. If your child has pinkeye ... Prevent other pets (like cats and dogs) from getting near ...

A new comprehensive study by Hungarian ethologists provides valuable insights into the factors that affect the olfactory ...