Tick season doesn't come with a warning.

A new disease spread by tick bites has been identified in dogs by researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU). The disease, a species of Rickettsia, was first documented in U.S.-based dogs ...

Q: What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to ...

The Virginia Commonwealth University researchers behind one of the most widely-used canine Lyme disease vaccines are ...

The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ...

Health officials urge Michiganders to take precautions to prevent tick bites as the blood-sucking arachnids spread to more ...

As the weather warms, Ohioans are heeding the call of the wild. But with that comes a higher chance of coming in contact with ...

Fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, and heartworm are more than just a nuisance — they can lead to serious health problems for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus, on a leaf. The parasite can spread anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. (Smith Collection / Gado / ...

A Virginia Commonwealth University researcher who helped develop a nationwide Lyme disease vaccine for dogs is now offering ...