Ticks are tiny, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of animals and humans, and are commonly found in woodland and moorland ...

Scientists at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute extends its tick study. They aim to find details about how the bloodsuckers spread disease.

The best plan for thwarting ticks is to adopt the “dork look” by tucking your shirt into your pants and pulling your socks up ...

Which tick repellants are safe to use indoors? How do you keep ticks from coming inside the home in the first place?

There are an estimated 1 billion domesticated dogs in the world. Most are owned animals—pets, companions or working animals ...

Your pooch might be adorable, loyal, and your best buddy - but scientists now argue she or he may also be an ecological menace.

Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans. A new UC Davis study finds a correlation between occurrence of dog and ...

As the risk of Lyme disease increases with the warmer weather, Dartmouth scientists, medical experts and students share their ...

To lower your risk of a tick bite while enjoying nature, dress in long and tight clothing that covers your skin, wear bug ...

Canine behavior expert Adrienne Farricelli tackles the topic of fear in dogs, the common and unusual phobias they can develop ...

A tick found on a bird dog in Montana could forewarn of Lyme disease spreading into the state. What's happening? A ...