(AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.

Dogs don’t always tell you when something’s wrong. They keep running around, playing, doing the same routines. But a shift in behaviour, a sudden scratch, or a patch of irritated skin is often the ...

Climate change and increased outdoor activities are contributing to a rise in tick bites and related ER visits, as ticks thrive in warmer conditions and increased human-nature interactions. Ticks can ...