· If you must be in a brushy area, wear long sleeves and pants, and tuck pant legs into socks and boots. Wear closed toe ...

Prevention methods have been the same for a long time. But one thing’s changed in the last few decades in Massachusetts: More ...

Veterinarians and public health officials across the U.S. are warning that tick season has begun unusually early, with activity reported in some states as early as February. Warmer winters, shifting ...

Separation anxiety gets mislabeled a lot. What I see in practice isn’t a dog being difficult—it’s a dog that genuinely can’t ...

Police in Mauldin, South Carolina, are asking people not to post snipe signs in the city. What is a snipe sign?A snipe sign ...

Cases of Lyme disease in Ohio approached 2,000 in 2025, a 56% increase. Here's how to protect yourself and Lyme disease ...

Years ago, ticks were a late-spring concern. But this year, some states have reported tick issues as early as February.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - It’s that time of year when we all love the nice weather and being outside in nature; however, it is important to be aware of ticks. These parasitic arachnids enjoy ...

Dr. Brian Curtis of OSF Medical Group recommends using insect repellent with DEET and permethrin, avoiding the edges of trails, and inspecting yourself, your kids, and your pets for ticks after ...

CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Rocky, the dog that was snatched from his backyard in Clifton, New Jersey, by a woman and child, has been found safe. After he was dognapped on Easter Sunday, Rocky was ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A highly contagious disease is spreading through dogs in parts of California. Now, health departments across the state are warning pet owners about the potentially deadly ...

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two dogs were safely rescued after a car and carport fire spread to a home in Smyrna, according to the Smyrna Fire Department (SFD). On Tuesday afternoon, SFD responded to a ...