Dogs are susceptible to Lyme disease and need protection from ticks; how to protect pets with tick control products, how to remove ticks safely

Jun 15, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Ticks are second only to mosquitoes as carriers of human disease.

Jan 28, 2007 - John Blatchford

What you need to know about Lyme disease. How to avoid deer ticks (blacklegged or bear ticks). Know the symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease.

Jul 21, 2010 - Mike DeHaan

There are difficulties diagnosing Lyme disease because early symptoms are confusing. The causative bacterium, and the tick that transmits it are well known.

Jul 12, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

Birds become infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, and they also spread the organism and its tick carriers. Lyme is spreading to new places.

Jul 10, 2006 - Rosemary Drisdelle

Lyme disease incidence is growing, but diagnosis of the tick-borne infection isn't keeping up. Find out why tests and treatments are failing patients.

Jul 12, 2010 - Christy Burton

Lyme-carrying deer ticks are no longer just a problem in the Northeastern U.S. 48 states have shown evidence of the disease. Learn how to protect against tick bites.

Aug 1, 2009 - Mary King

Cases of Lyme disease, caused by deer ticks, are on the increase in the U.S. Staying vigilant is the best way to avoid infection.

May 5, 2010 - David Harry

Long, snowy winters and cool, rainy springs allow ticks to survive in high numbers. Thus, defensive prevention and tick checks are a must.

Sep 11, 2009 - Albert Burchsted

Ticks are so commonplace but without quick removal, you can contract Lyme disease. It is important to remove the tick cleanly or you risk infection.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Canine Lyme disease isn't the only worry for dog owners during tick season. Learn about five tick-borne canine diseases, what to look for, and treatment methods.

Mar 22, 2010 - Susie Yakowicz

Lyme disease is transmitted through infected deer-tick bites, often resulting in lymph-gland swelling and fever, requiring antibiotic treatment.

Jul 22, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Lyme disease is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by a bacteria and can lead to arthritis, swollen lymph nodes, flu-like symptoms, and neurologic effects.

Mar 12, 2010 - Melody Tang

Lyme disease is one of several tickborne diseases, and with rapid diagnosis and management, it is easy to treat and cure.

Apr 17, 2011 - Michael Koger

Over thirty years after its "discovery," Lyme disease remains an enigma. Diagnosis is often thwarted by inadequate testing modalities and local health department policies

Feb 26, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Detecting tick illnesses can be difficult in humans and pets due to the bacteria's ability to hide or act like other diseases.

May 19, 2010 - Amber Higgins

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia and Ehrlichiosis can infect tick species which often attach themselves to dogs.

Jan 30, 2007 - John Blatchford

Ticks feed off the blood of dogs and can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and babesiosis.

Jun 19, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Ticks transmit Lyme disease bacteria. Here are some guidelines on removing ticks and preventing bites.

Jul 12, 2008 - Albert Burchsted