A veterinarian USA TODAY spoke to says tick exposure is happening more frequently in everyday environments that dogs frequent ...

Summer has arrived, and with it increased risk of tick exposure. Places to watch out for include wooded areas and patches with tall grass and bushes, explains Dr. Goudarz Molaei, research scientist ...

It's not unusual for dogs to have ticks, as they can easily attach themselves to their coat while out on walks. Ticks can't jump or fly, so they sit at the tip of grass and plants waiting to brush ...

Q: What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to prevent ticks from sucking on his body? A: Whatever you do, don’t remove ticks ...

After finding several tiny ticks on his dog following a Lehigh County trail walk, this writer turned to a simple hand ...

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs include topical medicines, chewable tablets, collars, and shampoos recommended by ...

I have a young dog that I adopted from the local shelter three months ago. She is spayed and has had all her shots. We have woods behind our home, and I tried to use Frontline to prevent ticks. I did ...

In California we’re at less risk from tick-borne Lyme disease — but we’re not immune. Here’s what to know about keeping yourself and your pets safe. If you’ve been out on a hike near the Bay Area ...

Maine residents are seeing a lot of ticks right now — in their backyards, on hikes, but also even in unusual places like ...