Your dog may return from a walk looking perfectly clean, but a tiny tick could be hiding between the toes, beside a paw pad, or underneath a patch of fur. Because these areas are easy to overlook,...

Are seed ticks dangerous to dogs? Yes, they can be. A large number of ticks may cause intense irritation, skin damage, and, in severe infestations, blood loss. Depending on the tick...

Flea bites can cause much more than a few itchy bumps. In dogs with flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), proteins in flea saliva trigger an allergic skin reaction that can lead to...

Autumn brings cooler walks, colorful leaves, and more time outdoors with your dog. But as you explore wooded trails, grassy paths, and leaf-covered yards, ticks may still be waiting for an...

Spring means longer walks, greener trails, and more time outdoors with your dog. Unfortunately, it can also mean encounters with tiny ticks that are surprisingly easy to miss. Some immature ticks are...

Finding a tick on your dog can be worrying, especially when you do not know what kind it is or whether it carries disease. Across the United States, several tick species attach to dogs, and they...