Ticks cover the ears and back of this dog in Mexico, where the disease has become an urban epidemic in some areas.

it also increases the risk of tick bites for our furry friends. Ticks are not only a nuisance but also a carrier of diseases ...

Knowing what to look for can help you identify a tick bite more quickly and ... and you can walk up the side of the street and our dogs come home with ticks on them," Frye says.