An early arrival of punishing summer heat paired with an ongoing stray animal crisis has created a "perfect storm" for ...

Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...

The rescue dog, named Microsoft Office, is recovering after a blood transfusion and other treatment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

She was found covered in hundreds of tick bites. Now look at her.

Recently, pet health tracking service Maven Pet evaluated Internet searches for on tick bites, removal and treatment. Certain ...

A dog found plopped on a Fresno driveway was discovered to have so many ticks all over its body, a dog rescue organization in Los Angeles paid for the vet bill. Courtesy photo The Pug Queen A dog ...

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The approval of the new injectable ...

Tiny nymphal ticks are most active from March through July as warmer weather brings more people outdoors ...

What Are Frontline Products for Fleas and Ticks in Dogs and Cats? The Frontline line of products (manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim) includes topical products (products that are applied to the skin ...

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 ...