Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality to our ticks,” Cincinnati-area veterinarian Dr. Mark Hayes tells ...

With tick-borne illnesses on the rise, it’s important to know what diseases these tiny parasites can transmit, as well as how to prevent them. Anaplasmosis is one such disease caused by ticks on dogs.

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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, ...

“Not every tick immediately transmits pathogens,” Kahl emphasizes. Depending on the region, five to 35 percent of all ticks are infected with Borrelia. In some areas, the number can be even higher.

What Are Bravecto Products for Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms? The Bravecto line of products includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin at the back of the neck) and chewable ...

Like its name suggests, the brown dog tick dines on dog blood. But as temperatures rise, they’re more likely to feast on you, too. That’s a problem, because the brown dog tick is a vector for Rocky ...

A new, invasive tick species - dangerous to humans, dogs, cats and cattle – may have been uncovered for the first time in Butler County thanks to an Oxford-based veterinarian. Dr. Chantel Raghu told ...