Tiny parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal, ticks can transmit diseases to both people and pets.If your dog spends a lot of time outside, tick checks should be part of your daily routine. In many areas of the United States, ticks are active year-round,...
By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM It’s no fun having to remove ticks from your dog during the spring and summer months. Not only are these blood-suckers nasty to look at, all filled up with your pet’s hard won blood as they are, they are also notoriously difficult to dislodge,...
