From mice performing first aid to birds using antioxidants, animals display remarkable self-medication behaviors that could ...

Nearly every environment on Earth — and that includes animals — is home to some kind of parasite. We explore parasites not just because they’re an essential part of their ecosystems ...

In simple numerical terms, parasites make up a significant proportion of animal diversity (estimates range from a third to over half of all species) and are likely to make up most species extinctions.

Veterinarians, parasite councils, researchers, the animal health sector and others have come together to launch the first ...

The Companion Animal Parasite Council's 2024 Pet Parasite Forecast reports that pathogens that cause heartworm, Lyme and other diseases in pets continue to spread across the United States and ...

They can detect infectious microbes in animal waste, but the presence of ... 2025 — Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that ...

Choosing between an oral or topical parasite product can be a tough decision. Sometimes, dogs do better with one versus the other. "Some animals can't tolerate or have a food allergy to an oral ...

The four most concerning female parasites lay eggs at different rates. For instance, a female brown stomach worm will lay about 200 eggs per day, while a female barber pole worm can lay 10,000 eggs a ...

The Animal Health Institute (AHI) joins veterinary experts, parasite councils, researchers, animal health companies to ensure pet owners understand the implications of the escalating parasite ...