Tick bites on dogs

Dr. Michelle Diener explains the 7 most common types of bug bites on dogs, what to look for, and how to keep your pup safe all year long.

Ticks are small arachnids that are parasitic to humans and animals. Several species of ticks are medically significant to humans and pets as they are carriers of disease. While each tick species has different markings and coloring, all ticks have a flattened oval or shaped body before feeding and a rounded body after feeding.

If you're like me, you freak out when you find a tick on your dog. Then you try to remove it as quickly as possible. But what if the tick tears apart and the head is left in your dog? Read this for info about what can happen and to find out what happened with my dog.

This is a guide on home remedies for ticks on dogs. You will learn the natural way to treat and prevent these pests.

It's good to know what a tick looks like on a dog. Here we will see pictures of ticks on dog & learn how to remove it promptly and properly.

Flea and tick infestations are one of the most common problems pets face throughout their lifetime. These parasitic nightmares are on the rise from late spring through early fall. Even though flea and tick preventions abound, they are not 100% effective. Most pets will suffer a bite from them at some point during their lives. ... Read more

Here’s what you need to know to avoid tick bites from, what to do if bitten, and which tick species to watch out for

In Australia, we have 70 species of ticks, but they all have in common their love of animal and human blood. Here's how to protect your pet against ticks.

Do you know how to remove a tick? I was recently bit so I made this plan for safe, natural removal. Here's how I did it and how you can too!

Everything you need to know about tick disease in dogs. How to prevent tick disease and symptoms to watch for.