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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." "Ticks are obligate parasites," says Robert B. Kimsey, Ph.D, an entomologist with the University of ...

We'll also tell you how to prevent ticks from latching on to your furry friends in the first place. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When ...

Your dog loves brush-filled woods and fields full of tall grass - and so do ticks. These teeny-tiny parasites can latch onto your pup and sometimes transmit serious diseases unless you take the proper ...

No matter how much you pamper your furry friend, sometimes it's just impossible to avoid contact with ticks. That's why you need to know the best ways to keep them away from your dog, just like a vet ...

Maybe you’ve just gotten back from taking your dog on a hike through thick brush — or maybe you live in an area known to have lots of ticks. Either way, it’s important to keep your pup tick-free.

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 — ...

If you have a question about ticks or Lyme disease, Rebecca Young is the person to call. The registered nurse from Sag Harbor has answered more than 5,500 calls to the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital ...

Posts are sharing advice from an unidentified nurse who says a safe and easy way to remove ticks is to cover the tick with a liquid soap-soaked cotton ball. This method is not recommended by experts, ...