The disease, spread through the bite of an infected tick that lives primarily on dogs, is rare, but its incidence is rising. It has reemerged at epidemic levels in northern Mexico, where more than ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Bravecto Quantum, a new shot that protects dogs six months or older ...

Stock image of a brown dog tick on a person's skin (main) and CDC image of Rocky Mountain spotted fever rash. Six people in California were infected with this disease in Tecate, Mexico, three of ...

“But, the dog tick does change every other year, peaking on the odd year. So 2025 would be a high number of dog ticks,” said Kaitlyn Morse, BeBop Labs executive director.

Dogs and cats roaming outdoors can also bring ticks into the house. “If pets bring ticks in, a tick can live in the house for months until it finds its next blood meal,” which could be another ...

These days, the neighborhood dogs are sporting fresh tick collars, and there are no ticks to be found. But Bendle knows the problem needs constant tending. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, he says ...

Dogs and cats roaming outdoors can also bring ticks into the house. “If pets bring ticks in, a tick can live in the house for months until it finds its next blood meal,” which could be another ...