Researcher Kory Evans didn’t expect to find a tongue-eating parasite at work this week. Evans, an assistant professor of biosciences at Ri...

Llamas and alpacas have been used by humans for transportation and fleece production for a few thousand years. Both species are primarily fo...

Cats may not be able to speak like humans. But they make every effort to communicate with their hoomans. Cats even invented the word ‘meow’ ...

Ear infections in cats can affect both the inner ear and outer ear. Those affecting the inner ear are known as otitis media. Those affecting...

We all remember the scene in the original Jurassic Park where dinosaur DNA was removed from a prehistoric mosquito stuck in amber. It’s perh...

Nicki Coertze was enjoying a safari while on vacation with his family in Shingwedsi, South Africa, when he witnessed something both rare and...

We all know that sheep are quite fuzzy animals, which is part of their charm as farm animals. But when we think of pigs, we definitely don’t...

Canaries have perhaps the sweetest song of any creature on Earth. These small, puffy birds are welcome tenants at any home, whether you live...

We are seeing a large number of ferrets at our hospital, as we have the expertise of Dr. Tracey Ritzman, DABVP. This week’s post will just o...

  You may have seen a fellow traveler bring a small dog or cat into the airplane cabin or take a larger dog with them as checked baggage. Bu...

The USDA APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) defines a shipment of pet birds as five (5) or fewer birds brought into the United States (U.S.) tha...

It's no surprise that many people want a pet bird that is friendly, gentle, and well-suited to being a companion. These traits are even ...

Have you ever thought about getting a bird? They make great pets! Here are a few reasons you may consider:  They are fairly low maintenance ...

These gorgeous senior horses are looking for homes! Charlie is a Tennessee Walking Horse with a sweet disposition and Teddy is a favorite of...