Tick season is in full swing for Michiganders, and this year the state's tick problem is worse than ever. The risk of tick-related illnesses such as Lyme disease is on the rise, according to the ...

Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening concern that household pets can signal new threats for people long before human ...

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 ...

There’s pretty much nothing appealing about ticks. They’re tiny little critters that can transmit serious diseases through a hard-to-identify bite. It only makes sense, then, that you’d want to do ...

To keep your furry friend free from diseases and irritation when you go out, using one of the best tick repellents for dogs is essential. Fleas and ticks can cause major health problems and discomfort ...

DEAR JOAN: I have a trumpet vine growing just outside my kitchen door and have recently started finding a few ticks in my dog’s water bowl that sits below that vine. Is it possible that I have a tick ...

Deer and dog ticks are both parasites that can spread disease. They differ in size, the specific diseases they can carry, and where they’re found. Deer ticks and dog ticks are both types of 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 ...