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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(NEXSTAR) – Tick activity has been high so far this year, with emergency department visits sparked by the pests reaching levels we haven’t seen in a decade. The same tick that can cause the latter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether your pet spends weekends hiking the trails with you or simply lounging in the backyard, tick checks should be part of your routine, especially during tick season. If you do find one attached, ...