Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality to our ticks,” Cincinnati-area veterinarian Dr. Mark Hayes tells ...
Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. If you find a tick attached to your skin, there’s no need to panic—the key is to remove the tick as soon as possible. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
You can usually remove a tick head safely using tweezers or a needle. Other popular remedies, like using a credit card, may do more harm than good. Share on Pinterest Gutaper/Getty Images Ticks are ...
Spotting a tick on your body can be borderline terrifying. After all, not only can the insect suck your blood, it can also carry a range of potentially serious diseases like Lyme disease and ...
This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both you and your pets.
As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...
Need to know how remove a tick right now? No problem. I’ve got you. Having spent a lifetime outdoors and the last 25 years at an Upstate New York home whose yard is absolutely crawling with the ...