Adopters, litter, bleach.  That is what the Brookings Regional Humane Society is asking the community for after recently ...

While the company of a pet can bring joy and uninhibited love, they can also carry health risks upon close contact. Here are 7 common diseases you can catch from pets and ways to protect yourself.

In animals, ringworm frequently looks like a dry, gray or red scaly patch. However, cats can carry the disease and show no symptoms, Roberts said.

No one likes to see their beloved cat sick. However, there are some illnesses you can catch from your cat when caring for them. Here's what you should know.

The most common fungal infection that we see in dogs and cats is actually due to yeast, due to Malassezia pachydermatis. That [is] a common commensal of the skin of dogs and cats and is mainly ...

Researchers have identified a new strain of drug-resistant fungus in New Zealand, prompting an alert to GP clinics to watch out for ringworm cases potentially caused by it.

Most ringworm infections in cats are caused by a species of dermatophyte known as Microsporum canis, which can also infect dogs and humans. Transmission of ringworm can occur through direct contact ...

They have taken all of our positive ringworm cats, but it does take up to 14 days, that incubation period, to have new spots appear,” said Rebecca Sheffield, the office manager for People For Pets.

Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects a pet’s skin, hair, and nails. The outbreak is affecting the entire intake area of the shelter.

Ringworm in cats is an illness that affects their skin, hair, and claws. It is not caused by any worm, despite its name. This is a fungal infection that attacks cats, especially kittens, seniors ...