Q: I wrote you recently about ticks. The vets I go to identified the gazillions of mites on my six dogs as chiggers. They said that they don't exist in this area, so they were puzzled as to where we ...

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 ...

The rescue dog, named Microsoft Office, is recovering after a blood transfusion and other treatment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a tick on yourself or your pet, you know they can lead to a number of potential health risks. Some areas and regions, however, are more infested with ticks than others, ...

Dogs are becoming more vulnerable to Lyme disease, veterinarians have said, and it is spreading throughout the U.S. Veterinarians from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have warned ...

Ticks only crawl, they don’t fly or even jump. They hang around on the tip of blade of grass or a leaf, usually on a well-used path. They have their front claws extended, waiting for a warm body — ...

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?

The tick population is “exploding” all across the United States, as spurred by warming temperatures. And Pennsylvania was found to have some of the highest rates of ticks in the country. According to ...