I find the best way to remove a tick is to dab alcohol on the area first, to sort of loosen the glue that has been applied by the tick, so they can stay attached. Then grab the tick right at the ...

It's vital to know the symptoms of Lyme disease so it can be caught and treated early - here's how to spot ticks and the ...

Personally, I stopped using tweezers years ago because, in my opinion, a number of widely available specialized tick-removal tools work better. These are very simple, most featuring nothing more ...

“The tick bite itself will not cause symptoms other than irritation at the site of the bite ... into the blood of a dog or ...

Dogs and cats who spend time outside may be at increased risk of diseases, including those caused by ticks. Here's what you need to know.

The agency provides detailed information on its site about the ... for safely treating a tick bite. “To minimize the retention of tick parts onto the skin during removal, you should use fine ...

More tips: Bit by a tick? What you should know about tick testing and tick removal American dog ticks can carry the bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Dog ticks are reddish-brown ...

Here are our most common ticks, diseases they can spread, how to prevent them from biting you and your pet and how to properly remove them if bitten.