A domestic cat in Ibaraki Prefecture has been confirmed to have contracted a potentially deadly tick-transmitted disease, believed to be the first reported case in the Kanto region. The cat, which ...

Trying to figure out how to remove a tick from your pet? We understand that it can feel like a daunting situation to be in, so we turned to expert vet Dr. Elizabeth Racine to help walk us through the ...

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 ...

Just like humans, cats can get Lyme disease. Tick-borne diseases like Lyme in cats can turn into serious issues if not treated in a timely manner. The bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is carried by ...

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