A fungus called Sporothrix brasiliensis spreads from cats to humans, and concerns are growing over its rapid dispersal.

Kara Marie was having trouble falling asleep, so she moved to the living room couch to see if a change of scenery might help. After dozing off, she woke up Friday morning to the sound of her cat ...

Rabies is a deadly viral infection that primarily spreads through the bite of an infected animal. Most people associate rabies with deep bites, but what about scratches from dogs or cats? Can a ...

Cat owners are being warned not to ignore any scratches they have from their pets. Even a seemingly minor wound could hide a rare infection that may progress and potentially cause memory and organ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TOPEKA (KSNT) – The results of an investigation into a rare infection caused by fungus found in a Kansas veterinarian and two cats ...

Doctors in Portugal describe how the cat likely transmitted a germ that usually only causes swollen lymph nodes and fever. Reading time 2 minutes A teen girl’s kitten turned out to cause much more ...

It’s reasonable to try to manage minor injuries at home and avoid unnecessary trips to the doctor or medical costs. However, some minor injuries have the potential to become serious or ...