With the right preventative care, you can protect your puppy from suffering the health issues that fleas and tick bites cause ...

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a cat bite incident that occurred on Monday, June 30, around 4:30 p.m. in the 400 ...

3. Keep on top of your prevention routine Dr Warner advises grooming your pet with a fine-toothed flea comb on a regular ...

Dr. Amber Love, a veterinarian at Bush Animal Clinic, said she starts to see an influx of pets with ticks, fleas and ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

This is because ticks can hide in areas such as the groin, armpits or even behind the ears. If you know that you are allergic to a particular insect bite, you should always carry an epipen with you.

Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease: red, target-shaped rashes on the skin, fever and muscle and joint pain, all appearing several days after the bite. Response: contact a health professional.

As spring arrives and the days grow warmer, most of us start spending more time outdoors - and so do our pets. Long walks, backyard lounging, hiking adventures, and open windows become the norm. But ...

Becoming a meal for a hungry flea probably isn’t on your to-do list, but flea bites can and do happen to humans. But, many people have no idea what flea bites actually look like.