TAMPA, Fla. — Pythiosis is an infectious fungal disease that comes from a water mold-like organism, and it can be deadly to infected pets. The organism is mostly found in water but can also be found ...

Veterinarians say now is the time of year pet owners need to be vigilant, especially after a rare illness killed a dog earlier this week. The disease is called Pythiosis - it’s a fungal disease that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the many horses that call Chincoteague home, a vaccine for the ominously named "swamp cancer" has provided hope for many of ...

Animals, including dogs and horses, can contract pythiosis from swimming spores. About 10 cases of humans getting sick from this disease have also been reported in the U.S. University of Florida ...

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company has shared an update reporting a trouble-making stallion and his mares, as well as unfortunate news of three ill ponies. In a Facebook post ...