It's tick and flea season, and this year is already worse than normal, according to local veterinarians.

The best flea and tick treatments for cats help prevent infestations, protect against parasites, and keep your pet healthy year-round.

Tis the season of ticks and flicks. During the hot summer months, ticks and fleas reproduce faster. Fleas are a common ...

Tick season is shaping up to be exceptionally "bad" this year. What that means and what you can do about it.

During the fourth week of April, about 114 out of every 100,000 emergency department visits nationwide were for tick bites.

Finding a tick on your dog can be unsettling. But quick and proper removal greatly reduces the risk of transmitting ...

I try not to actively dislike any living creature. After all, you can find redeeming qualities in almost all of them. However, I’m having a hard time coming up with something nice to say about ticks.

There are certain insects, like ticks and mosquitoes, that we really don't want around. Here are five bugs you should never ...

Whether you’re hiking, picnicking, or working in your garden, ticks are a year-round risk in the South. These blood suckers find a host by sensing odors, heat, vibrations, and shadows or by “questing” ...

Experts like Dr. Kirk Holland say tick season is stretching longer as the days heat up, with animals being the number one ...

Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your dog’s skin as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure.