Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening concern that household pets can signal new threats for people long before human ...

Lyme disease is on the rise. But scientists are searching for ways to prevent it.

Most people think of ticks as a summer problem. The warm months are when we think about prevention, when we check ourselves ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don't let your dog bring ticks into your home. Every time your dog bounds through the backyard or hits the trail with you, it may ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Zoe Malin Reporter You can’t completely prevent your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The bloodsucking Asian longhorned tick has appeared in Bucks County, and while its threat to humans is unclear, your pet dog could ...

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 ...

Federal, state, and local agencies continue to track the establishment of the invasive Asian Longhorned tick in well-kept, manicured lawns and parks throughout Bucks County, and are warning residents ...

Whether your dog loves to hike or always wants to run around in the nearest field, they probably can’t resist a patch of brush-filled woods or a patch of tall grass. The only problem? Ticks love those ...