Parasites, including fleas and mites, are a common cause of skin disease in dogs, according to Dr. MacMillan. If your dog is ...

These are mites that are commonly present on the dog's skin, but that proliferate and get out of hand when the dog's immune system weakens, explains veterinarian Dr. Kara. It is also often seen in ...

Spider mites may be small, but they can cause big problems for indoor houseplants. These resilient pests can reproduce ...

This infection may cause symptoms every day, or it may just be sporadic diarrhea or a soft stool. Puppies can become dehydrated, and their abdomens are sometimes painful. Some dogs will need to be on ...

Early recognition and quick treatment are key to surviving sepsis, but many people do not know what it looks like and can easily mistake early symptoms as signs of other conditions. The infection ...

On the human body, the scabies mite can survive for a month or two. They can live for two to three days on nonliving things such as infested furniture, clothing, and other items. So if someone in your ...