The fox tapeworm can spread through contaminated feces and may cause serious liver disease in rare human cases.

A parasite that’s commonly carried by foxes -- and can be harmful to dogs and humans -- has been found in the Pacific ...

While common in parts of Europe, Asia and northern North America, the parasite was not believed to be present in the Pacific ...

Praziquantel is used in veterinary medicine against this very tapeworm (and others) in dogs, cats and foxes, so potentially yes. Usually it's combined with an anthelminthic for a broader ...

Smithsonian researchers used fecal samples to identify specific wild swift foxes. This method allows for non-invasive monitoring, which reduces stress for the animals. Wes Overvold, Smithsonian’s ...

Feces are a valuable tool in the world of animal identification. It might sound gross, but it’s one of the best ways to determine an animal’s behavior. An animal’s poop, known as scat, tells you where ...

Thanks for the great new fear! I know foxes visit my property frequently and my dogs have free run of it. Guess I get to wash my hands even more obsessively now. Maybe my wife insisting I not try to ...