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 ...
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 ...
Like any outdoor insect, ticks can be a real pest. But they’re more than just a nuisance – ticks can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, Heartland virus, tickborne relapsing fever, tick ...
With all of the wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks and other parasites. Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit ...
Microsoft Office the rescue dog is on the mend after arriving at Austin Pets Alive! covered in hundreds of ticks. The tick ...
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.
You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...
Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer, and can transmit diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying ...
The Asian longhorned tick is a relatively new species in the United States that can transmit diseases like Rocky Mountain ...
Learn how to safely check your pet for ticks, remove them properly, and reduce the risk of serious illnesses like Lyme disease, with expert advice on prevention and treatment from a local veterinarian ...