FDA approves Bravecto Quantum (fluralaner), the first annual injection against fleas and ticks in dogs, offering 12 months of ...

You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United ...

“I don’t want my dog anymore. Come fetch it.” These were the words of its owner who handed the neglected Bella to the Boksburg SPCA. A chewable tick prevention tablet worked overnight, and Bella was ...

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Ticks are a danger in Virginia and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Use EPA-registered insect repellents on skin and clothing, but follow product label ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say climate change is a major factor in the increase and spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Karen Kasmauski/Getty Images Health officials report an increasing number ...

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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 ...

Ticks are parasites, meaning they live off of a host, and they feed on the blood of people and animals. Ticks find hosts by detecting breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture and ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new shot that protects dogs six months or older against fleas and ticks. Merck Animal Health's Bravecto Quantum is officially the first FDA ...

No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills ...