The spread of disease -- person to person, through a sneeze or a loud exclamation, or via an unwashed surface -- has been a hot topic of conversation in recent years. Plenty of people now know a great ...

Canine parvovirus, also known as just "parvo" or simply CPV, is a potentially life-threatening contagious intestinal disease that affects puppies. However, adolescent and immunocompromised adult dogs ...

If they do, and you are worried, you should get in touch with your vet - it is believed that most deaths from parvovirus ...

Cases of parvovirus B19, commonly called "slapped cheek disease," are rising in the United States, especially among children. The highly contagious viral infection is usually mild in healthy people ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Parvovirus outbreak at a St. Louis County animal shelter is sparking concerns about pet safety. St. Louis County leaders believe the spread has been contained, after 19 dogs ...

Ann Arbor is seeing a significant number of wild animals infected with two diseases that can be deadly for household pets. The Humane Society of Huron Valley is warning Washtenaw County residents that ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — SCRAPS says it is halting adult dog adoptions for two weeks as it works to contain an outbreak of Canine ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Caring for a pet does not come without complications. Dogs and cats, just like humans, are vulnerable to disease every time they step foot outside the house. Unfortunately, unlike humans, your canine ...

Four dogs within the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection shelter have died this month as the agency contends with an outbreak of a highly contagious virus circulating among its adult dog ...

Advice from Blue Cross claims that puppies, especially those between six weeks and six months old, can quickly become ...