Shawn Luchtel was walking behind his house in west-central Missouri on Tuesday when he spotted a fawn. The deer was tucked into a dry creek bed and, like most young fawns, it stayed put instead of ...

As autumn brings color-changing trees and falling leaves, a dangerous little critter could crash your leaf-peeping adventures. Ticks are a common parasite that are so small, we often miss them.

If you suspect you have fleas or ticks in your home, follow our helpful tips to confirm whether you have a problem and when ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Experts are warning people that ticks are worse than ever this year. Norton Healthcare's Dr. Joshua Brandon stopped by WDRB studios with some tips on preventing tick bites ...

An invasive species of tick that has been reported in more than 20 states has been spotted in Maine for the first time, according to officials. The Asian longhorned tick was first identified in the ...

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The approval of the new injectable ...

The rescue dog, named Microsoft Office, is recovering after a blood transfusion and other treatment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

The Asian longhorned tick’s native range includes eastern China, Japan, the Russian Far East and Korea. Since 2017, it has spread to over 20 states in the U.S. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and ...

Winter ticks are killing moose across New England in alarming numbers, latching onto their hosts by the thousands and draining so much blood that the animals have been described as “zombies” before ...