Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality ...

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 ...

If you think you’re noticing more ticks than normal this spring, you may be on to something. But fear not, because these aren’t the ticks that carry Lyme disease. Experts say the species that’s having ...

Ticks only crawl, they don’t fly or even jump. They hang around on the tip of blade of grass or a leaf, usually on a well-used path. They have their front claws extended, waiting for a warm body — ...

Parasites don’t follow seasons anymore, and missed doses are putting active dogs in danger long after summer ends.

Dog owners may need to be on alert for a disease many have never heard of — anaplasmosis, spread by the same tick that transmits Lyme disease. Anaplasmosis can make dogs feverish or lethargic, turn ...

If there’s one thing that’s true about dogs, it’s that they’ll harbor some questionable things in their fur—including ticks. And although ticks aren’t the only parasites that may be hitching a ride, ...