Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

The best flea treatments for dogs include collars, spot-ons, pills, and shampoos.Chewy; Petco/Business Insider The best flea and tick treatments for dogs safely prevent and kill these parasites. Many ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome — a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the ...

Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

When you spot a tick on your dog or cat, your first instinct may be to panic or feel squeamish. Next come the questions: How long do ticks live? Where do ticks come from? How can I protect my pet? If ...

Long Star ticks are generally found in the West, but they've recently made the jump to the East Coast, too. (NIAID/) This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Our love of the outdoors can bring ...

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Maybe you spotted one crawling up your leg after a hike through tall grass or felt one on your dog’s back as you ran your hand through its fur. If you’re unlucky, maybe you found ...

What Are Hartz UltraGuard Products for Fleas and Ticks? The Hartz UltraGuard product line (made by the Hartz Mountain Corporation) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin) and ...

Which flea and tick carpet powder is best? Animals bring abundant joy into our lives. Unfortunately, they also bring abundant opportunities for flea and tick infestations. These tiny creatures hitch a ...

Legend says a stake through the heart will kill a vampire. But it’s a bit more complicated if you’re plagued – as moose can be – by tens of thousands of tiny blood-suckers. In the case of moose, the ...