Six people in California reported infection with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, all of whom had visited Tecate, Mexico, just ...

Removing ticks from pets safely requires fine-point tweezers, grasping the bug close to the skin and pulling in a slow, steady motion. Proper removal reduces the chance of infection and ensures the ...

Despite their size, ticks pose a sizable risk to your pooch's well-being as they often carry an array of diseases.

Ticks are tiny terrors that can cause a serious headache. These parasites are particularly prevalent in rural and wildlife ...

the less time it has to pass on potentially nasty infections.” You are more likely to feel a tick on your dog before you see it. “You could easily mistake them for a wart, a burn, a skin tag ...

The ticks also transmit other infections that cause disease in humans, dogs, and cats, including: The typical American dog ...

After all, they carry diseases, are difficult to remove, can cause infections and make your pet uncomfortable. But harsh ...

Three people died in California from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a November report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.

and life-threatening heartworm infections. Safe and effective flea and tick treatments are available in the form of topical spot-ons, chewable tablets, shampoos, and collars. Many dog flea ...