Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on May 19, 2020. With all of the wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks ...

Learn how to remove a tick safely, dispose of it properly, recognise early illness symptoms, and know when to seek medical ...

Act quickly, but remove the tick carefully so you don't crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: ...

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Summer can be a popular time for people to find ticks on their clothes after spending time outdoors in grassy areas and along waterways. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural ...

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...

Have you spotted any dark, grain-sized bugs on you or your pets in recent weeks, either after a muggy walk through the woods or a simple trip to the backyard? There's a good chance it's a tick. The ...

With all of the wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks and other parasites. Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit ...

Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...