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, ...

An eight-legged arachnid the size of a poppy seed can cause major problems for your pets, and if left untreated, may damage kidneys and the nervous system and cause chronic joint pain. The culprit: A ...

Lyme disease can infect both people and dogs, but most dogs don't have any signs of the disease at all. Anita Kot via Getty Images Summer brings lots of great elements, such as barbecues, beach days ...

Lyme disease is a bacterial illness often spread through the bite of the black-legged tick. A bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi is carried inside a tick and can be transmitted from the tick’s ...

MONDAY, April 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People worry about contracting Lyme disease from ticks, but they should be concerned for their furry friends as well, veterinarians say. Dogs throughout the ...

These are the most common illnesses dogs get because, like humans, our furry friends can suffer from a wide range, spanning from infectious diseases to chronic conditions. Infectious diseases such as ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — With snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, you may think ticks would be gone, but that is not the case. Now 9 dogs in Fulton County have tested positive for Lyme disease ...

There’s something in the grass. If you have carelessly strayed bare-legged into woodland territory and found yourself with unwelcome travelling companions, then you will already be aware that we are ...

Supermodel Bella Hadid revealed she's recovering from a long battle with Lyme disease — sparking questions about the tick-borne illness. And since experts say ticks are out earlier this year and ...

Planning an outdoor getaway this summer requires many considerations: navigating rainy weekends, enduring heavy traffic and perhaps worst of all, facing an increasing tick problem. Experts warn there ...