Laika was the first dog in the space but it took her life. Learn more about this heart-breaking story of animal testing.

DeSoto was left for dead in an area of landfill. Though he survived abandonment, his rescue came in the nick of time.

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Ultimately, Republicans can complain about the ACA and claim they will make health care more affordable for only so long.

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The House-passed National Defense Authorization Act would spur an investigation of whether the U.S. military bioengineered ...

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), argues for year-round isoxazoline use, noting that interrupting the flea life cycle protects both pets and people.

My recent columns appear to have hit a nerve in the native plant community. Some are not happy that I said it is OK to have a lawn.

No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.