Dr. Tom Walsh, DVM, CCAT, CCRP, MBA, had a successful career in telecommunications but always knew his true calling was helping animals. Deciding to pursue that passion, he became a veterinarian and ...

Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.

With spring officially here, you might be looking forward to flowers, hikes with your beasties, and long summer days outside. Unfortunately, with the warmer weather also comes a dreaded pest: ticks!

Ticks are out this season and if you spot one on you or yourself or your pet, it's likely one of Michigan's most populous species. When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — According to the CDC, 31 million people in the United States are bitten by a tick every year. In 2026, the CDC reported that tick bites are higher than normal in many parts of the ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can trigger a variety of health issues in dogs, including skin ...

Elle Meyers joined the CBS News Detroit team in April of 2023 after spending two years covering Michigan's capitol. Elle is an Oregon native and a graduate of the University of Oregon (go Ducks!), ...

Like humans, animals can contract Lyme disease from tick bites. In rare cases, the illness can be fatal if left untreated.

As more dog owners search for gentler ways to protect their pets, interest in natural flea and tick prevention for dogs has grown. Many households are looking beyond monthly treatments and exploring ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NEW YORK — Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are unusually high across much of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reaching levels that haven't been seen in years. Recent ...

The CDC is warning of a potentially bad tick season, with weekly ER visits for bites at their highest since 2017. Ticks can spread more than a dozen diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain ...