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 ...

A black legged tick, also known as a deer tick. If it seems like ticks are everywhere these days, that’s because they are. There are many different types of ticks that have adapted for a variety of ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A tick bite occurs when a tick pierces the skin and attaches itself to a warm-blooded host. Once attached, a tick may feed on its host’s blood for several days. Most tick bites are harmless and do not ...

South Carolina has plenty of annoying and sometimes dangerous creatures, but ticks can be particularly bad. They’re creepy and crawly, but they also bite for the sole purpose of gorging themselves on ...