PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Ticks are a year-round problem in the Valley, and they are especially active after the spring rain. One longtime dog owner is now recovering from a recent infestation. It's been a ...

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 ...

The dog is now recovering after a blood transfusion and is looking for a foster home A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On ...

Designer dog breeds with curly coats are at higher risk of becoming infested by ticks, according to new research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). New designer cross breeds - including cavapoo, ...

The first once-a-month pill for controlling both fleas and ticks in dogs and cats is showing promise in tests. Peter Meinke and colleagues at Merck Research Laboratories note the need for better ways ...

As autumn brings color-changing trees and falling leaves, a dangerous little critter could crash your leaf-peeping adventures. Ticks are a common parasite that are so small, we often miss them.

A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On Sept. 16, a pup, later named Microsoft Office, arrived at Austin Pets Alive's animal ...