Two Emerging Infectious Diseases studies link bites from black-legged (deer) and western black-legged ticks to potentially ...

BILLINGS — A Bozeman hunter’s bird dog has alerted health officials to the possibility that the tick that carries Lyme ...

Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ...

While preventative steps like insect repellents and wearing long pants and socks can help keep ticks away from our skin, tick ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Tick experts are warning Mainers to prepare for an increase in tick populations this spring, following a winter that was not consistently cold enough to reduce their numbers.

After being plucked from the dog’s neck, the tick was given to the ... “The best way to prevent tickborne illnesses is to prevent tick bites. This includes performing regular tick checks ...

It’s a sunny afternoon in the Philippines and you’re lounging with your beloved furbaby, then you spot it — a tiny, uninvited ...

These collars can protect your dog from tick bites and tick-borne diseases and keep them comfortable during the heat of tick season. Plus, a tick-free dog increases your chances of staying tick ...

“Spring cleaning supplies can be a concern if pets are exposed,” Dr. Schmid says. “Items such as toilet bowl cleaners, oven ...

Safe and effective flea and tick treatments include topical spot-ons, chewable tablets, shampoos, and collars. Many dog flea medicines ... irritated skin from flea bites and constant scratching.