Getting a pet is a huge decision and a major commitment. One vet has shared the alarming statements some owners make which ...

Associations with higher SGS mean scores (up to 6), decreases in temperature (up to 9.6°C), and increases in cortisol (44.17 ± 7.9 nmol/l) were found in infected animals, concluding that facial ...

Every person working with animals should be aware of the potential danger from animal bites and/or other mishaps such as self-injection of reagents, needle sticks, other sharps injuries, and mucous ...

Despite their vegetarian diet, hippos are among the most aggressive and dangerous animals in Africa. Jaguars usually bite straight through the skull. It is strong enough to puncture turtle shells ...

Snakes are among the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom, but some possess venom so potent it can be lethal in a single bite. These snakes showcase the raw power of nature and the ...

A video has been circulating of a woman taking a baby wombat from its mother. Here’s what experts want us to know about the dangers of interfering with wildlife, even if it seems innocuous.

Pictures of hives, also known as urticaria ... Hives are not contagious, although sometimes the cause that led to emerging hives (such as infection) might be. In most cases, an episode is not serious.

Even the slightest wound, scratch or bite can become a gateway for infections, which, if not treated promptly, can escalate into serious consequences. A young man from Thalassery in Kannur city of ...

A 38-year-old man from Thalassery had his right palm amputated following a severe bacterial infection reportedly caused by fish bite while cleaning a pit. Rajeesh, a dairy farmer from Madapeedika ...

If a pet owner suspects their cat may be infected, they should isolate the animal from other pets, if possible, and call a veterinarian. "With cats, their incubation period is very short," White said.

Understanding the pathogenesis and disease dynamics in animal models is essential for developing therapies and vaccines. Although several studies have explored the mechanism of NiV infection, some ...