A newly confirmed bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, has been identified in dogs with symptoms resembling Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The dog, named Sprout, is now in the care of the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts Madison E. Goldberg received her B.S. in Journalism and double minors in publishing and ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier ...

ATLANTA — If you are a dog owner who always wanted an opportunity to fly and travel with your best friend, you now have your chance. A new Texas-based startup airline will allow travelers and their ...

Some of the livestock been showcased by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization during an open farmer’s day in Naivasha. [File, Standard] The Livestock and Veterinary Department in ...

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Were you Seen at the inaugural Dapper Dogs Fashion & Talent Show hosted by Fresh & Fly Clothing on Aug. 23, 2025, at the Clinton Market Collective in Albany? Were you Seen at the inaugural Dapper Dogs ...

An animal rescue center in the US has cautioned anyone who might be tempted to try and help squirrels with 'unusual looking skin lumps', warning it's likely the result of a parasite. Just days after ...

Watching the Rocky Mountains recede into the distance from the cushioned comfort of a Gulfstream GV, one can easily find oneself reconsidering the feasibility of a bicoastal commute. I turn to my ...

In high temperatures, a dip in cool water is often a welcome change for four-legged friends. A quick romp in the riverbed, but then—pain, swelling, bruising, and itching. During black fly season, this ...