Ticks are the worst nightmare for any dog owner. These pesky creatures latch on to your dog’s skin and feed on him.

Like its name suggests, the brown dog tick dines on dog blood. But as temperatures rise, they’re more likely to feast on you, too. That’s a problem, because the brown dog tick is a vector for Rocky ...

Ticks only crawl, they don’t fly or even jump. They hang around on the tip of blade of grass or a leaf, usually on a well-used path. They have their front claws extended, waiting for a warm body — ...

If you’re anything like me, the thought of removing a tick from your dog or cat is high-key alarming. But not removing it puts your pet at risk for Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other ...

Two women's attempt to pull a tick from their dog has sparked a viral moment that had internet viewers in stitches. In the clip, Biondi's partner holds their dog's shoulders firmly while Biondi ...

Lately, a growing tick problem has hit Rochester, which naturally has many people concerned about ticks and diseases associated with them. These little insects are fairly hardy, and have evolved over ...

A new, invasive tick species - dangerous to humans, dogs, cats and cattle – may have been uncovered for the first time in Butler County thanks to an Oxford-based veterinarian. Dr. Chantel Raghu told ...

As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here. Dr. Dylan Grayson, a veterinarian at Boston Veterinary Clinic in Brookline, said he's ...

Extra water bottle for your dog (that's pricier than yours)? Check. Trusty, durable leash? Check. You're set for a great outdoor adventure (even if it's a trip to the local park or a walk through the ...

A dog covered all over with ticks fell belly up on a Fresno driveway late last week, with the puppy hardly breathing and looking almost dead. “I have never seen a dog with this many ticks,” said ...

NORFOLK, Va. — It is tick season in Virginia and the pests are coming for you. According to the Virginia Department of Health, there are 16 species of ticks across the state. The most common ones are ...

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