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 ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. Picture this: You’re lacing up your hiking boots, stuffing your pack with trail mix and ensuring you bring a can of bug ...

If you’re anything like me, the thought of removing a tick from your dog or cat is high-key alarming. But not removing it puts your pet at risk for Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other ...

We'll also tell you how to prevent ticks from latching on to your furry friends in the first place. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When ...

More than 400,000 Americans contract Lyme disease through the bite of tick every year, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There is no similarly reliable estimate ...

Act quickly, but remove the tick carefully so you don't crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Because of the warm weather and humidity, it is common to start seeing more ticks this time of year. With that comes the increase in risk for tickborne diseases like Lyme ...

Learn how to remove a tick safely, dispose of it properly, recognise early illness symptoms, and know when to seek medical ...