Ticks are one of the most common arachnids found across the United States, making tick safety to avoid bites a very real ...

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 ...

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 ...

No matter how much you pamper your furry friend, sometimes it's just impossible to avoid contact with ticks. That's why you need to know the best ways to keep them away from your dog, just like a vet ...

As the spring warms the Inland Northwest, out come the ticks. Mortified pet owners call veterinary clinics often wanting to know the best way to remove ticks. First off, eliminate all of the strange ...

South Carolina has its fair share of pesky, crawly critters during summer, but ticks are a particularly dangerous nuisance. Their sole purpose is to gorge themselves on you or your pet’s blood.

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. Picture this: You’re lacing up your hiking boots, stuffing your pack with trail mix and ensuring you bring a can of bug ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are ...

Ticks don’t merely insert their horrifying mouthparts into you; they dig their way in via flesh-ripping hooks and then anchor themselves with a proboscis that’s studded with barbs—the little jerks.

You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...