Though a dog’s fur can protect much of its body from most biting flies, there are some places — such as the stomach, chest, ears and face — where less hair makes biting easier. In addition, there are ...

In high temperatures, a dip in cool water is often a welcome change for four-legged friends. A quick romp in the riverbed, but then—pain, swelling, bruising, and itching. During black fly season, this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Warm weather brings longer walks, more backyard lounging and plenty of reasons for dogs to spend time outside. It also brings ...

Two New World screwworm cases in dogs were recently among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting ...

Black flies are small, biting insects prevalent in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, especially near rivers and streams. While peak season is over, they remain active throughout the summer, particularly on ...