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What to do if your dog has a tick and how to handle it safely
Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.
Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...
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Year-round tick protection tips for dog owners
Ticks are no longer just a seasonal threat—they’re active in many regions year-round, putting dogs at constant risk of disease. Experts stress that prevention, regular checks, and quick removal are ...
Dr. Jonathan Gonzalez was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After completing his veterinary degree, Jonathan practiced veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania for six years before moving to Texas ...
When warm weather rolls in, the trails fill up, and so do the tall grasses and brush, which is exactly where ticks like to linger. For anyone who hikes, camps, or even walks their dog through wooded ...
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Vet warns pet owners: "Ear scratching could be a warning sign"
If your dog has been acting a little off lately, it might be worth paying closer attention than you think. Veterinarian Jimmy Bratley has spoken out about a set of subtle behavioral changes in dogs ...
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