With the rise in Lyme disease cases in the United States, it is increasingly important for health care professionals to stay current with the latest treatment recommendations.

If there’s one thing that’s true about dogs, it’s that they’ll harbor some questionable things in their fur—including ticks. And although ticks aren’t the only parasites that may be hitching a ride, ...

Our two dogs just had their annual exams with our new vet. One was not previously vaccinated against Lyme Disease by the vet we used before. We live in Metrowest Boston and there are plenty of ticks ...

An eight-legged arachnid the size of a poppy seed can cause major problems for your pets, and if left untreated, may damage kidneys and the nervous system and cause chronic joint pain. The culprit: A ...

Summer brings lots of great elements, such as barbecues, beach days and later sunsets ― but it also means the start of a widely despised time: tick season. The small parasites can be hugely ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett is off this week. This column was previously published in 2019. Q: My veterinarian offers Lyme vaccination, but I’m uncertain whether I should have my dog vaccinated ...

Anti-tick medications exist for dogs, but certain concerns have hindered their development for humans. That’s changing. Credit...Getty Images Supported by By Dana G. Smith Q: Every three months, I ...

One Midstate veterinarian calls it an epidemic: Lyme disease in Pennsylvania dogs. The Pennsylvania Task Force on Lyme disease reports the state is No. 1 in the nation for most confirmed cases. This ...

Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I was often warned by adults to be careful of ticks if I ever played outside. Like so many other children, the main tick-related boogeyman that I was taught to fear ...

Janelle Leeson is a Portland, Oregon-based freelance writer who tests and writes about products for pets. Janelle’s work has been included in a variety of publications including Insider, USA Today, ...