Ticks
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Lyme Disease in Dogs Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped microscopic organism, or spirochete, called Borrelia burgdorferi. Read More > |
Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Your guide to understanding parasitic diseases in dogs Parasites survive by feeding on animals and people. Some insects, worms, and other parasites can make pets and people sick. Know what to look for and how to treat. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care New Study Shows Link Between Ticks and Kidney Disease Tick encounters are increasingly hard to avoid. A new study from IDEXX shows a connection between one of these conditions—chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and dogs exposed to infected ticks. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Fall Ticks Are Still Out While some types of ticks may slow down when it gets colder, others are just getting started. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Ticks are Everywhere Ticks and tick disease are expanding everywhere, learn more about this epidemic. Read More > |
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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Fleas and Ticks on Cats: Treatment and Prevention Learn the best ways to treat and protect your cat from creepy fleas and ticks. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Eight Tips for Keeping Your Dog Free From Tick-Borne Diseases Would you be surprised to learn that ticks can be even more dangerous during the fall, and can spread several distinct diseases. Learn how you can keep your dog protected here. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z The Lifecycle of a Tick Ticks are very nasty parasites that can give pets and people some dangerous diseases. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care What to Do if a Tick Head Gets Stuck in Your Dog's Skin If a tick's head gets stuck in your dog, don't panic. Learn what Dr. Paul recommends. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care How to Remove a Tick from a Dog Unsure about how to remove a tick the right way? Learn the right steps from Dr. Mike Paul. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care How to Check Your Dog for Ticks Ticks are terrible little parasites that carry multiple diseases year-round. Here's a great video with tips on where, when and how to check your dog for ticks! Read More > |