However, in certain regions of the United States, freshwater fun can carry a little-known risk — a parasitic flatworm called Heterobilharzia americana. Once considered rare and geographically limited, ...

Have you ever heard of the gut-brain axis in domestic pets? As its name suggests, this two-way network links the gut with the brain, or the enteric nervous system with the central nervous system. The ...

Viral claims about earning money from stool donation highlight growing awareness of fecal microbiota transplantation used to treat severe gut infections.

All dog owners will assess the consistency of their dogs’ stools daily while picking them up. If you have a dog with soft ...

Once considered rare and geographically limited, Texas A&M research suggests that H. americana may be more common — and more widespread — than previously thought. Dogs can become infected with H.

We chose the best dog foods with guidance from veterinarians. Our top picks include dry, wet, and fresh food for adults, seniors, and large breeds.

Which is your favorite classic restaurant in the Petersburg area and beyond? Vote in our poll among 15 spots that have stood ...

The Dinnerhorn and Bratskellar of Portsmouth, run by the Kamakas family since 1960, leads our look at 14 classic Seacoast NH ...

A sign at the entrance of Dakota Dog Park in Vancouver, seen here on Feb. 26, informs parkgoers about the importance of picking up after their pets. Pet waste left behind is an environmental and ...

There was something about the way the dog was walking in a "wobbly" way that prompted staff to have him undergo testing.

Identical stool samples sent to seven direct-to-consumer microbiome testing companies produced substantially different bacterial profiles and health assessments. Across 18 commonly reported microbial ...

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile sled dog race in Alaska.