Lyme disease is on the rise. But scientists are searching for ways to prevent it.

The Brown Dog Tick Is Not an Outdoor Problem Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick, is the only tick species known to ...

Despite her condition, rescuers say the roughly 1.5-to-2-year-old dog remained trusting and affectionate ...

The dog is now recovering after a blood transfusion and is looking for a foster home A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On ...

Santa Barbara — a storybook land featuring year-round mild weather, stunning ocean vistas, meandering creek-side walking trails, and oak-studded ...

For a dog already living outdoors, that kind of infestation can quickly become far more serious than simple discomfort.

For many dog parents and their four-legged friends, the end of summer is the last chance to make memories before the season winds down and take advantage of those final outdoor adventures. While it’s ...

Ticks are one of those hidden risks most dog owners don’t think much about until they suddenly become a problem. From backyard grass to hiking trails, these tiny parasites can latch on quickly, often ...

Undergraduate student Amber Huot uses tick dragging, a field sampling method for collecting ticks from vegetation. Huot is a ...

Across Western New York, many homeowners have noticed what seems like an explosion in deer ticks — and with it, growing ...