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 ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening concern that household pets can signal new threats for people long before human ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new shot that protects dogs six months or older against fleas and ticks. Merck Animal Health's Bravecto Quantum is officially the first FDA ...

An early arrival of punishing summer heat paired with an ongoing stray animal crisis has created a "perfect storm" for ...

Statewide rates of dogs testing positive for exposure to the bacterium that causes anaplasmosis nearly tripled between 2021 and 2024. The same ticks that spread anaplasmosis also spread Lyme disease.

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 prevent ticks from sucking on his body? A: Whatever you do, don’t remove ticks ...

Dr. Jonathan Gonzalez was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After completing his veterinary degree, Jonathan practiced veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania for six years before moving to Texas ...

Flea and tick medications trusted by pet owners worldwide may have an unexpected environmental cost. Scientists found that active ingredients from isoxazoline treatments pass into pet feces, exposing ...

Dr. Tom Walsh, DVM, CCAT, CCRP, MBA, had a successful career in telecommunications but always knew his true calling was helping animals. Deciding to pursue that passion, he became a veterinarian and ...

Warmer weather means flea and tick season is fast-approaching. When you have cats and dogs, protecting them from fleas and ticks is important year-round—not just during these peak months—and can ...