On this episode of VetXChange, Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, is tackling the world of tiks with our host Adam Christman, DVM, ...

About 1% of dog ticks may carry a risk of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Mather said, compared to black-legged ticks with Lyme rates of about 25% in nymphs and up to 50% in adults.

In case a tick is present on your pet but hasn't yet latched on, it's safe practice to wear gloves when checking your dog for ticks, Williams says. This is to prevent the tick from attaching ...

In the United States, there are 80 identified species of ticks. The most common ticks you may encounter are the deer tick, the dog tick (American or brown), or the lone star tick.

This year's tick season has been extremely active. You can help prevent disease if you know how to remove one.

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With warmer temperatures, ticks have been taking root in places they never have before. Now, Canadian scientists are trying ...

The brown dog tick, isolated on white background. (Getty Images) Dog ticks that carry the bacteria causing the deadly Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) are twice as likely to choose humans over ...

Provecta Advanced for Dogs can be used by dogs and puppies at least 7 weeks old and that weigh at least 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms). Permethrin is toxic to cats, so never use Provecta Advanced for ...