Spring is here and with it comes tick season - when dog owners have to be vigilant that their pets haven’t become the latest victim of a particularly nasty wee creature. Ticks are small ...

Epidemiologist Elizabeth Schiffman, who supervises the Vectorborne Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health, ...

Flea tapeworms are found in canine intestines and transmitted to dogs when fleas carrying tapeworm eggs are accidentally ...

“One of the more common diseases transmitted by ticks in the UK is Lyme disease, which can lead to kidney failure in dogs. Early signs of Lyme disease include a lack of appetite, weight ...

As the weather heats up and folks head out to trails, doctors and vets in Boulder County are keeping a close eye on the insect.

The team created a novel tick antigen library housing over 3,000 different proteins, testing each to create a target cocktail ...

Maryland is home to multiple types of ticks, which can spread disease. Here's what to look out for and how to avoid ...

Tomorrow will be the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ‘round the world” that began the American Revolution ... for a nationwide party with hot dogs and apple pie. The events that ...