When you spot a tick on your dog or cat, your first instinct may be to panic or feel squeamish. Next come the questions: How long do ticks live? Where do ticks come from? How can I protect my pet? If ...

Can Dogs Get Lyme Disease? Both humans and dogs can get Lyme disease through infection of the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection spreads through deer tick bites, known as Ixodes scapularis ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Attention, pet parents: With spring just around the corner, it ...

This video is no longer available. As the weather turns warmer, a lot of us are spending more time outside, which means dog owners are on the lookout for ticks. While people think of the spring and ...

Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Werber says beautiful California weather sadly creates a summer threat for your pet. "Prevention is the best cure -- keeping your pet on flea and tick medication year round," ...

Researchers have identified a new species of Rickettsia bacteria, which are responsible for causing types of spotted fever, ...