Everything you need to know about flea and tick medications for pets
Lyme disease in dogs is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world, but it only causes symptoms in 5-10% of affected dogs. So some dogs may have it, but never show symptoms. Transmission...
What Is Ehrlichiosis in Dogs? Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne (transmitted by tick bites) disease caused by infectious bacteria from the Ehrlichia genus. There are many species of Ehrlichia, but the two most...
What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a tick-borne (spread by ticks and tick bites) disease caused by an infectious bacteria called Rickettsia rickettsii. Rickettsia is...
What Is Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs?Tick infestations are one of the more common issues facing pets and pet parents. Ticks are ectoparasites, meaning they are pests that live on the outside of their host....
What Is Dog Tick Paralysis?Tick paralysis, or toxicity, is a rapid, progressive disease affecting the nerves of dogs. It is caused by the bite of certain ticks, most commonly the Amblyomma, lxodes, and...