Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality to our ticks,” Cincinnati-area veterinarian Dr. Mark Hayes tells ...

A single tick bite can cause dogs to become seriously ill and contract fatal diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), babesiosis, anaplasmosis or lyme disease. Dog and cat owners are advised to ...

Ticks are members of the arachnid class along with spiders and scorpions. These tough customers have eight legs and a taste ...

Like its name suggests, the brown dog tick dines on dog blood. But as temperatures rise, they’re more likely to feast on you, too. That’s a problem, because the brown dog tick is a vector for Rocky ...

South Carolina has its fair share of pesky, crawly critters during summer, but ticks are a particularly dangerous nuisance. Their sole purpose is to gorge themselves on you or your pet’s blood.

Ticks—all species and types of ticks—are the worst. But good luck avoiding them—especially if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors. We are in the midst of one of the worst, and longest, tick ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

A dog found plopped on a Fresno driveway was discovered to have so many ticks all over its body, a dog rescue organization in Los Angeles paid for the vet bill. Courtesy photo The Pug Queen A dog ...

(CBS DETROIT) - The weather is getting warmer in Michigan, which means residents should remember to be cautious about ticks. Although ticks are present throughout the year, they are most active during ...

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