"Kindness is important and I love animals, but so is health. Always prioritize hygiene and safety when interacting with stray animals," an expert told Newsweek.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from different counties have tested positive for rabies.

An animal care officer responded to a call at the Lake Wichita dog park on Wednesday and found a dog had killed a skunk, ...

The dead animal was collected by the Wichita Falls Animal Services and sent for testing, which then came back positive for rabies.

A body part from a deceased animal being tested for rabies caused deep concern at the highest level of the state Department of Public Health last year after the improperly sealed package leaked and ...

Stray and feral cats serve as a significant source for rabies exposure to people and pets,” Terri McCollister, the state’s ...

Bites that break the skin and bites of the scalp, face, hand, wrist, or foot are more likely to become infected. Cat scratches, even from a kitten, can carry "cat scratch disease," a bacterial ...

Due to a shortage of rabies vaccine in Ontario, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has implemented measures to conserve the remaining vaccine. See TPH’s Communique newsletter for the current rabies vaccine ...

Skin (cutaneous) lymphomas often manifest as a skin rash. Although usually identified early, skin lymphomas can be mistaken for other skin conditions, delaying diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) ...

White spots on the skin can occur with many different conditions, including eczema. Depending on the cause, treatment may include topical products and medications. White skin spots aren’t ...

Dermatitis refers to skin inflammation. Types include atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and dishydrotic dermatitis. Symptoms may include dry skin, itchiness ...

Thin skin is a result of thinning of the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis. It is most common in older adults. Thin skin is usually most visible on the face, arms, and hands. A person ...