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A man lost part of his vision due to cat scratch disease, a rare infection that can be spread by...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoKittens may be more likely to spread cat scratch disease through biting and...
When should I worry about a cat scratch? Here's what experts say.
Yahoo Life Style via AOL· 4 months agoCat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty...
Girl Catches Rare Bone Infection From Kitten
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 1 month agoA teen girl’s kitten turned out to cause much more trouble than usual. In a new case report this month, doctors in Portugal describe how the cat likely...
CDC Warns About Having Bearded Dragons as Pets After Salmonella Outbreak
Parents via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe warning is especially for families with kids under 5. GettyImages/Roman Mykhalchuk Fact checked...
32 diseases you can catch from animals
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 month agoA large red sign on the road that says "animal disease control zone ends". Animals, as cute as some of them may be, can be a source of illness for...
A Bite From a Kitten Led to a Man's Death Four Years Later, Family Says
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAn unlucky kitten bite appears to have led to a Danish man’s death four years later. He reportedly...
The plague, fevers, tularemia: The diseases fleas can carry and how to treat them
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThere are more than 2,000 species of tiny (0.04 to 0.15 inches), wingless, blood-sucking fleas that...
Fleas can infect humans, too | Pet Peeves
Northwest Florida Daily News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoA case of bubonic plague was recently reported in Oregon. As a veterinarian, I am going to take this as an excellent opportunity to point out a great reason to get serious about flea control ...
What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes in the Armpit?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThe lymph nodes are small glands that are part of the immune system. They may become swollen from infections, autoimmune conditions, medication...
After his son's suicide, an Oregon father wants others to know about tick-borne illness
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 12 months agoFriends and family mourn the death of Alec Dulude after a six-year health battle following a tick...