Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.

With the right preventative care, you can protect your puppy from suffering the health issues that fleas and tick bites cause ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying ...

“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...

Dr. Sheikh checks her dog for ticks "We recommend that you get tweezers or a tick removal tool from the pet store, and very carefully, just ease back on the tick," said Dr. Sheikh.

The principle behind removing a tick is to grasp the tick at the head as close to the skin as possible and slowly pulling it out," said New Hampshire state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan.Wearing ...

The dogs also get a regular tick-check after a day of winter squirrel and rabbit hunting, and yep, I still can find ticks even then. Advertisement Article continues below this ad ...

It’s good practice to do a tick check anytime your dog returns from outdoors. Run your hands over their body, making sure to focus on areas like their head and ears, belly, and armpits.