Ticks are significant vectors of various pathogens that can affect both human and animal health. Recent research has increasingly focused on the tick microbiome—the community of microorganisms l ...

Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM, shares important things veterinarians should recognize regarding the surge in tick populations, and more ...

If the tick contains a pathogen, the organism may be transmitted to the host animal in this way ... Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking ...

Tick bites can look very different from person to person, Dr. Melissa Levoska, an assistant professor of dermatology at the ...

Ticks are not only a nuisance but also a carrier of diseases that can seriously affect your dog's health. Veterinarian Hannah Godfrey recently shared with the Daily Mail essential tips to protect ...

While most tick bites are harmless, they can sometimes lead to serious health issues for your pet. Just like humans, dogs can get diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Playing in the garden, exploring the local park or frolicking in the sand at the beach – South Africa’s dogs have a great ...

An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...