Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality to our ticks,” Cincinnati-area veterinarian Dr. Mark Hayes tells ...

Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean ticks are no longer a problem. The creature recently named pest of the year by the ...

Ticks are members of the arachnid class along with spiders and scorpions. These tough customers have eight legs and a taste ...

No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

Fleas present a constant threat for any dog parent. Not only are fleas disgusting, but they can also cause blood loss, skin irritation, and other problems in dogs. Fortunately, there are many ways to ...

Finding ticks out in the woods is kind of par for the course, but when you find them in your yard, it’s a far worse situation, indeed. Ticks in yards can be caused by many factors, but no matter how ...

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A dog found plopped on a Fresno driveway was discovered to have so many ticks all over its body, a dog rescue organization in Los Angeles paid for the vet bill. Courtesy photo The Pug Queen A dog ...