Flea and tick infestations are an unfortunate reality for many canines. These crawling parasites often climb onto dogs when they are walking and playing outdoors. Once they find a host ...

Ticks may be tiny, but their impact can be massive. With the right combination of preventive care, vigilance, and quick action, you can protect your dog and enjoy worry-free adventures together.

The American dog tick and the brown dog tick are also responsible for spreading the Rocky Mountain spotted fever. There are 250 to 1,200 cases reported in the U.S. annually. How to prevent tick bites ...

Flea and tick preventions for dogs come in several forms, including topical and oral treatments, collars, shampoos, sprays, and powders. There are pros and cons assoicated with each form.

"Ticks are capable of biting at all three of their active life stages: larval, nymph and adult." A tick is seen on a finger after it has been collected from a dog's fur.

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer. In Northwest Missouri, tick ...

Hard ticks, such as the American dog tick, have hard shells and are often oval. Soft ticks have no outer shell and are larger and more raisin-like in shape. Most ticks are flat until they consume ...

Tick activity in Michigan typically increases between April and September, during the warmer months. However, tick season began earlier than usual this season, including winter activity, due to ...

“But, the dog tick does change every other year, peaking on the odd year. So 2025 would be a high number of dog ticks,” said Kaitlyn Morse, BeBop Labs executive director.