Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

Whether we like it or not, ticks live all around us -- from the woods to our lawns. When they spot their prey, they will crawl on and attack. And with every bite, there’s a risk of disease. “Things ...

Spring is finally here, and with it are plenty of opportunities to be outside in nature. But warmer weather also coincides with a boom in tick populations in many parts of the U.S. If you live in an ...

Ticks can cause several potential health issues, but a lot depends on the type of tick. (Getty Images) Spring is finally here, and with it are plenty of opportunities to be outside in nature. But ...

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...

South Carolina has its fair share of pesky, crawly critters during summer, but ticks are a particularly dangerous nuisance. Their sole purpose is to gorge themselves on you or your pet’s blood.