Before your next hike or picnic, make sure you know how to protect your family and pets.

Q: What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to ...

It's not unusual for dogs to have ticks, as they can easily attach themselves to their coat while out on walks. Ticks can't jump or fly, so they sit at the tip of grass and plants waiting to brush ...

You probably can't keep every tick off your property, but there are ways to deter them — which could help reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme.

Dr. Cassie Roberts with the Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester says Lyme is also common in dogs, and it’s critical to ...