Check yourself - and your pets - for ticks regularly after you’ve been outside or on a walk or hike. They like to hide near the hairline, ears, neck, under arms or around the groin. Check between ...

A vet has warned dog owners to look out for a common sign as it could indicate a serious health issue. Severe itching usually ...

Sometimes you may not realise it, but your dog is actually trying to tell you something super important. If your pooch is ...

Parasites and worms are common infections of the digestive system and are characterized by indigestion, abdominal bloating, ...

It's important to pay attention to your dog's behaviour, as it could be a sign that something is wrong. For example, if they ...

Allergies can cause dogs to itch excessively. Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, certain foods and household ...

To be considered safe for swimming, the E. coli counts must be below 300 per 100 milliliters. Samples are takes 1 foot below the surface (between 3 and 6 feet in depth) and sent to a laboratory for ...

Blowfly strike There have been many more reports of blowfly strike in the last week, with some cases increasing in severity.

The lido is an extremely popular haunt for city-dwellers hoping to cool off. The 60-acre lake is even described as a ‘secret ...

Can vomiting and enemas really reboot your brain? The gut-brain reset you didn’t know you needed starts with this viral ...

More sun and rising mercury mean people will head outdoors to lakes and forests. But something as simple as drinking river ...