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Learn how to clean a dog bite wound at home - vital first aid to prevent infection. Also learn how to minimize pain and swelling after a dog bite incident.

Bite wounds are among the most common soft tissue injuries in livestock and pets, and understanding how to handle these injuries can help speed healing.

Homeopathic Remedies are completely safe and often very effective. An experienced cat owner looks at how they may be used as first aid for sick or injured cats.

Before parents Christmas shop for kids, they need to check out the WATCH Worst Toys List for 2009 to avoid purchasing a dangerous toy as a holiday gift for a child.

Bite wounds are notorious for leading to infections and abscesses. Proper cleaning techniques, along with antibiotic therapy, will make for quick healing.

Most injuries at home are more annoying than life-threatening, but proper first aid for minor mishaps can relieve discomfort and prevent infection and other complications

This creature, goatsucker, leaves dead animals in its wake, those who have encountered it terrified, questioning their senses, and cryptozoologists mystified.

Quentin Tarantino revived Carradine's career when he gave him title role in Kill Bill films

Leg and foot injuries are among the most common traumatic injuries in pets and proper first aid can help prevent further damage until you can get to the vet.

What does Vick's apology mean? Will he help to topple the dog fighting world?

June 2009 was a sad month at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto after three jockeys were hurt and two young horses, Oliver's Strike and Olredlgetcha, died suddenly.

Chupacabra tales make spooky Halloween lore. The 'goatsucker' story originated in Puerto Rico where mysterious creatures sucked the blood from goats and small animals.

El Chupacabra, also known as the goatsucker, is a reported cryptic animal that has been spotted in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Latin American communities in the states.

The Crowns of Thorns starfish is a known destroyer of coral reefs. A scuba diver may find this starfish in a marine park so background knowledge of the animal is useful.

Phenomena occurred to Mrs. Forbes. Items floated, flew and mysteriously appeared, poltergeist activity. She claimed a vampyre bit her. Psychological or psychic incidents?

Knee pain is common and can be disabling. Reasons are varied and may be due to trauma or a manifestation of systemic illness.

What are the basics to have on hand for any emergency, disaster or in case of illness? How often do they need to be replaced?

Know the facts and weigh the risks of swimming and fishing in the Maryland and Virginia Chesapeake Bay or eating raw oysters and other seafood.

After 80 days of hiking, rafting, yoga, and a meeting with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stacie Farmer returned to Colorado State University from her fall semester in India.

The chupacabra, also known as the goatsucker, is a fascinating cryptid credited with animal mutilation sightings taking place mostly in Puerto Rico.

Under-acknowledged and under-treated, needle phobia often results in needle phobics' avoidance of dentists and doctors because of extreme fear of medical procedures.

Twilight, True Blood, and The Vampire Diaries have made women everywhere swoon for the oldest bad boy in the book: the vampire. Here's how to get him... and keep him.

There are five primary types of aggression that cats display, and each requires a different strategy for treatment or prevention.

A collapsed lung is caused by a buildup of air in the chest cavity known as a pneumothorax. It can be the result of trauma or a naturally occurring weakness in the lungs.

Injuries of varying degrees can lead to intermittent and constant limping in your pet. Learn the most common causes of limps.

St. John's Wort is known for its ability to relieve anxiety and elevate mood. An antidepressant used for improved mental health; this herb has many other healthy uses.