As people head into the woods for the summer season, it’s a good reminder to check for ticks after hikes and take steps to ...

Police said the dog, named Tony, is “exhausted” and “broken,” and now needs “time, care and a chance to decompress” ...

Many tick bites are harmless, but some ticks can transmit pathogens causing diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain ...

Ticks are ectoparasites (a parasite that lives on the skin) which have four different life stages – egg, larva, nymph, and ...

Here is a look at the tick species found in Michigan as tick season is underway.

Fleas and ticks aren’t just a summer problem — they can harm dogs and even spread diseases to humans any time of year. Veterinarians recommend consistent, year-round prevention as the most effective ...

This could be an especially bad year for ticks and tick-borne diseases in Michigan. Health experts offer their top tips for ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — Despite dropping temperatures along Michigan’s lakeshore, area veterinarians warn that ticks remain a threat to pets and their owners throughout fall, winter, and spring. Steve Fazer ...

I try not to actively dislike any living creature. After all, you can find redeeming qualities in almost all of them. However, I’m having a hard time coming up with something nice to say about ticks.