According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, tick bites for humans are increasing across the United States, with emergency room visits for this time of year reaching their highest ...

You found a tick on your dog. Now what? While your first instinct might be a bit like mine (panic and freak out about tick-borne diseases and your doggie getting sick), it’s not necessary. With prompt ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don't let your dog bring ticks into your home. Every time your dog bounds through the backyard or hits the trail with you, it may ...

Dr. Tom Walsh, DVM, CCAT, CCRP, MBA, had a successful career in telecommunications but always knew his true calling was helping animals. Deciding to pursue that passion, he became a veterinarian and ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Zoe Malin Reporter You can’t completely prevent your ...

The dog is now recovering after a blood transfusion and is looking for a foster home A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On ...

Whether your dog loves to hike or always wants to run around in the nearest field, they probably can’t resist a patch of brush-filled woods or a patch of tall grass. The only problem? Ticks love those ...

I try not to actively dislike any living creature. After all, you can find redeeming qualities in almost all of them. However, I’m having a hard time coming up with something nice to say about ticks.

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The approval of the new injectable ...

Ticks are terrible this year, and a tick-borne illness almost killed one of my beloved dogs because I wasn't even watching for it. We have two large dogs, a cat and a rescued parrot (who swears like a ...