To keep your furry friend free from diseases and irritation when you go out, using one of the best tick repellents for dogs is essential. Fleas and ticks can cause major health problems and discomfort ...

Tick bites can be dangerous for pets—especially due to the transmission of diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis. Photo: Getty Images They are the terror of the ...

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The approval of the new injectable ...

The One Thing Vets Are Begging Dog Owners Not to Do During Tick Season originally appeared on Parade Pets. Extra water bottle for your dog (that's pricier than yours)? Check. Trusty, durable leash?

If you’ve ever had to remove a fully engorged tick from the folds of skin behind your dog’s ear, you know that keeping the tiny pests at bay is a battle, even in the best of times. Tick season used to ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. Picture this: You’re lacing up your hiking boots, stuffing your pack with trail mix and ensuring you bring a can of bug ...

Tick collars protect dogs from nasty eight-legged, disease-carrying ticks and may also repel or kill other bothersome critters like fleas and lice. These collars can protect your dog from tick bites ...

What Are Hartz UltraGuard Products for Fleas and Ticks? The Hartz UltraGuard product line (made by the Hartz Mountain Corporation) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin) and ...

More than 400,000 Americans contract Lyme disease through the bite of tick every year, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is no similarly reliable estimate ...

Warming temperatures caused by climate change have allowed for the expansion of tick habitats, with populations moving farther north. An increase in the number of days above freezing has also expanded ...