A new disease spread by tick bites has been identified in dogs by researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU). The disease, a species of Rickettsia, was first documented in U.S.-based dogs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new shot that protects dogs six months or older against fleas and ticks.

Bravecto Quantum, a breakthrough, long-acting flea and tick treatment and preventative for dogs, will be available soon. Made by Merck Animal Health, the once-yearly shot can protect dogs for up to 12 ...

Flea and tick medications are highly effective at combatting pests, but chemicals in your pet's feces may be doing more harm ...

New tick-borne bacteria discovered in dogs in the US, Rickettsia finnyi, is very similar to canine spotted fever.

Dog owners are being urged to check their pets after walks now that we are entering tick season in the UK.