Piperacillin, an antibiotic in the same class as penicillin, effectively cured mice of Lyme disease at 100-times less than the effective dose of doxycycline, the current gold standard treatment. At ...

Snuggling with two cats by the fire, the owner wanted to share some of his food with those lovely creatures. He broke the snacks into smaller sections so that the cats could take a whole bite. But ...

State Rep. Anita Burroughs says she learned that cat bites can lead to life-threatening infections after her husband tangled with their cat.

Getting bitten by a dog can be a frightening experience. Whether it’s a small nip or a deeper bite, it’s important to know what to do right away and when to seek medical attention. Here’s a ...

The caption says: "So sweet yet so evil." It is not uncommon for cats to bite our hands or feet, but what prompts this behavior? A Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Paola Cuevas says that ...

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