Several species of ticks, including the brown dog tick and the American dog tick, appear to carry the parasite, and both dogs and cats are at risk. Humans can also contract Babesia infection.

the less time it has to pass on potentially nasty infections.” You are more likely to feel a tick on your dog before you see ...

and life-threatening heartworm infections. Safe and effective flea and tick treatments include topical spot-ons, chewable tablets, shampoos, and collars. Many dog flea medicines require a ...

Wyoming already had three well-known ticks that are harmful to humans in the state: The Rocky Mountain wood tick, ...

Powassan encephalitis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, two serious tick-borne diseases, have been identified in Minnesota residents, state health officials said today. More commonly occurring ...

To mark the end of National Walk Your Pet Month, Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM share the importance of tick control in dogs as temperatures continue to rise during the winter season ...

A woman in her 60s from northern Minnesota has died from a brain infection due to Powassan (POW) virus. This is the first death in the state attributed to the disease. One other likely POW case ...

Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and dog owners frequenting Singapore's green spaces. These spots are ideal for ...