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 ...

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs include prescription and OTC medicines that help prevent parasites and serious ...

A single tick bite can cause dogs to become seriously ill and contract fatal diseases such as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), babesiosis, anaplasmosis or lyme disease. Dog and cat owners are advised to ...

As pet owners, we always want what's best for our furry friends. In addition to providing them with a healthy diet and exercise, it's also important to protect them from parasites such as fleas and ...

Though they may be hard to spot, don't let fleas and ticks elude you this season. Spring is the unofficial start of flea and tick season - and the ideal time to begin preventatively treating your pet ...

Flea and tick infestations are an unfortunate reality for many canines. These crawling parasites often climb onto dogs when they are walking and playing outdoors. Once they find a host, eliminating ...

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 rescue dog, named Microsoft Office, is recovering after a blood transfusion and other treatment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

These little parasites are gross!