The same is true for other, rarer tick-borne illnesses, he adds. While it’s possible, symptoms may not always be present. To be safe, it’s best to remove ticks from cats immediately after you spot a ...

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...

Which tick removal tool is best? It’s hard to believe, but ticks are one of the most harmful tiny insects in the world. These parasites can carry a variety of chronic conditions, including Lyme ...

It’s a myth that ticks die off in winter. It’s true that they stop seeking blood meals when the weather is freezing. But they can survive quite well under the snow; adult ticks especially are able to ...

If you spend any time in the woods, or even the grass in your backyard, you should know how to properly remove a tick. If a tick is left in your skin for more than 36 hours, it puts you at risk for ...