Focus on spots that ticks love to hide, such as under the collar, behind the ears, around the tail, and between toes. If your ...

Lyme Disease in dogs can cause shifting leg lameness as well as other far more serious problems such as Lyme nephropathy ...

Studies have linked ticks on six continents to alpha-gal syndrome and its unusual symptoms. An entomologist explains what ...

If you’re using a tick remover, you can follow these simple steps: Press the remover against your dog’s skin, next to the tick. Slide the remover’s notch under the tick, and pull it free.

A tick may look like a small lump if it is embedded in your pet’s skin, but after sucking blood a tick can grow larger. If you find a tick on your dog, it is incredibly important to remove the ...

Unfortunately, even preventative measures aren't a sure thing. If you do find a tick on your dog, don't panic! Here's what Dr. Nold and Dr. Radke recommend you do.

It takes at least 24 hours for a tick to transmit disease once it has latched on. For this reason, pet parents should check for ticks in a dog's warm and hidden areas, sometimes called "tick hot ...

According to Dr. Hannah, tick treatment for dogs include chemicals that can be lethal for cats, and a treatment intended for cats may also be harmful to your dog.

Many good monthly tick medications are available to help keep your dog parasite free. See your veterinarian for a recommendation for the best form of tick prevention for your dog.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Bravecto Quantum, the first-ever flea and tick preventative that can protect dogs for up to 12 months with a single injection.