The same is true for other, rarer tick-borne illnesses, he adds. While it’s possible, symptoms may not always be present. To be safe, it’s best to remove ticks from cats immediately after you spot a ...

Trying to figure out how to remove a tick from your pet? We understand that it can feel like a daunting situation to be in, so we turned to expert vet Dr. Elizabeth Racine to help walk us through the ...

With all of the wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors this time of year, it’s also easy to forget to inspect your pets for ticks and other parasites. Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit ...

You can usually remove a tick head safely using tweezers or a needle. Other popular remedies, like using a credit card, may do more harm than good. Share on Pinterest Gutaper/Getty Images Ticks are ...

Picture this: You’re lacing up your hiking boots, stuffing your pack with trail mix and ensuring you bring a can of bug spray to keep the dangerous bugs, like ticks, away. But it’s important to ...