The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older ...

Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.

Tickless Pet’s dog ultrasonic repeller device exudes ultrasonic pulses that annoy ticks and fleas, helping to keep them away or prevent bites when ticks have already attached to our dogs.

Dogs that have been outside are susceptible to ticks. Here are the top spots to check your pup for ticks when coming indoors - and how to remove them.

While tick populations vary a lot regionally, some Northeastern states including Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are ...

Although last year saw low numbers of winter ticks on Maine's moose population, the state's moose biologist expects much higher numbers for the coming winter season. Lee Kantar said that's because ...

It’s always a good idea to check for ticks after being outside. “Certainly checking your dogs, your cats, your kids, whenever they return indoors, is critical this time of year to minimize our ...

Global heating has extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other health ...

Winter ticks are “not your average tick,” and “may be one of several potential factors impacting health and survival of Michigan’s moose herd,” the DNR said.

Every fall, winter ticks in New England sit on plants waiting for a large animal to pass by so they can latch on and begin sucking out blood.

Many are hopeful that New York City’s recent cold, snowy winter will knock out the black-legged deer ticks that carry Lyme disease. Despite the common misconception that cold weather kills ticks ...

Veterinarian Johanna Salzer checks dogs on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, Ariz. for brown dog ticks. She works as part of a CDC team combatting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever here.