The most common tick in our area is the blacklegged tick, also known as deer ticks. They’re extremely small from larvae stage through adulthood.

After that second meal, the tick molts again and becomes an adult. Adult ticks are most active in the fall and again in early ...

New tick-borne bacteria discovered in dogs in the US, Rickettsia finnyi, is very similar to canine spotted fever.

Dog owners heading out for spring walks are being warned to watch out for a series of seasonal hazards that could put their ...

Dog owners are being cautioned to be vigilant of seasonal hazards that could pose a threat to their pets during spring walks.

Warmer weather has many of us looking forward to spending more time outdoors with our pets — whether it’s longer walks, ...

All pet owners want their babies to be happy and safe. When it comes to nasty pests like fleas and ticks, treatments in pill ...

Public health officials are urging anyone who came into contact with a fox near Bojangles on Highway 64 in Siler City to seek ...

Sunny as a pound of Kerry Gold, Jessie Buckley is giving us all reasons to stick our chins and chests out with pride. (As ...

What types of trauma injuries do veterinarians specializing in exotic species commonly see in practice? And what are some ...

With pesticide resistance emerging, researchers evaluated the efficacy of organic compounds for controlling the pest.

Expert dog trainers Nicole Ellis and Michael Hill share essential safety tips for encountering aggressive dogs. Learn how to recognize subtle body language warning signs and what to do if a loose dog ...