These parasites are more common than many owners realize, but luckily, nearly all are preventable.

After a 9-year-old Connecticut boy heard buzzing in his ear, his doctor found a dog tick attached to his eardrum, according to a case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The boy ...

Ticks on dogs are common, but can pass on infection so need to be removed safely, quickly and effectively. Find out how here.

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 ...

Summertime fun with your dog outdoors means checking them for ticks when they come inside your home. While many people rely on topical treatments, there are other options such as simple flea and tick ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dogs and cat owners typically need to worry about fleas and ticks once the weather warms up in Spring. However, ticks do not hibernate and could still latch onto a pet's skin in ...