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A tick-borne disease killed a Topeka-area family's cat. Here's how to protect your pets and yourself
The Topeka Capital-Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years ago"We lost our sweet, sweet boy Jarvis last night," Morgan Thompson wrote May 10 on Facebook. The...
Stay safe outdoors in NC: Spiders, ticks, chiggers and emerging health concerns
Raleigh News and Observer via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoAs the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and...
Prairie Doc: Bring Home Memories, Not Ticks
Devils Lake Daily Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoRecently our family went on a camping trip. Our kids loved how we canoed our supplies across a lake and set up our campsite. My wife and I were reminded...
San Diego has more fleas than any other city in country: SDHS
KSEE articles via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSAN DIEGO — Fleas are wingless insects that jump and feed on the blood of animals and humans. With...
7 critters you may cross while hiking in NC this summer, and what to know about them
Raleigh News and Observer via AOL· 11 months agoBefore hitting the trails this summer, you should get familiar with the animals you may encounter...
Epic winter storm turns Southern California snow white; more rain and snow on the way
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoValeria Roman and her 5-year-old-son, Emiliano India Roman, play in freshly fallen snow in Rancho...
Tick Off: How to find and remove ticks from your pets before they cause serious problems
Gannett via AOL· 2 weeks agoIf you’re anything like me, the thought of removing a tick from your dog or cat is high-key alarming. But not removing it puts your pet at risk for Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever ...
How to Remove a Tick From a Dog
Outdoor Life via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. Maybe you already know how to remove a tick from a...
Got bit by a tick? Don't chuck it. A Kirksville university is still looking for specimens
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo News· 2 years agoYou may have already noticed tick season is underway if you've caught one of these arachnids...
Dr. Maro: Are flea, tick and parasite prescriptions safe for pets?
Beaver County Times via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSeveral years ago, I contracted Lyme disease. Like many of my dog patients (and cats, too), I didn’t...