Veterinarians are alerting pet owners to a surge in Lyme disease cases among dogs as warm weather returns, bringing ticks with it.

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Legislation to combat the spread of foreign animal diseases entering the U.S. has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Iowa ...

What you’ll really pay to maintain a happy, healthy dog.

California researchers think dogs can help predict the spread of Valley fever, which has surged in recent years.

Beagles are often used in laboratory animal testing. They are considered balanced, friendly to humans, and able to endure a ...

Genetic testing is an analysis of the animal's DNA, which allows you to obtain information about the dog's origin, identify predispositions to various diseases, as well as behavioral characteristics, ...

"We should be closely watching." Scientists make remarkable new discovery after studying fast-spreading disease: 'Dogs are ...

Ticks are tiny creatures that attach to your cat's or dog's skin and can transmit deadly diseases. Read how to reduce the risks.

While all mammals (even humans) are susceptible to tick bites, some should take extra caution during tick season. If you ...

Vets are issuing a warning to certain dog breed owners during tick season, and this May is crucial. Cautioning about tick ...

While the state doesn’t face the same level of tick problems as the Northeast, ticks here can carry diseases like Rocky ...