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 ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The end of July is nigh, but we are not quite out of the woods when it comes to catching sight of a tick bite. Dr. Meredith Stanaland with the Nacogdoches Animal Hospital says ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While your hot girl walks, hikes, and trail runs are important for your overall well-being, heading into ...

A blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus, on a leaf. The parasite can spread anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. (Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images) Dog owners may need to be on alert for a disease many ...

Your backyard might seem like a safe space for your dog to roam, but some dangers aren’t easy to see. For small dogs, certain ...

As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana is Sportsman’s Paradise, which also makes it a hotspot for ticks. They attach themselves to wildlife, pets, and even humans. “[At] the back side of my yard, at the ...