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 ...

I'd like to know if flat white worms can hurt dogs. Our vet says they don't. Both of our dogs have them, and I saw one about a half-inch long come out of one. D.W., Dinuba, Calif. I am amazed by your ...

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble pile in the grass holds clues about digestion, diet, hydration, and even ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...