Once relatively rare in Canada, blacklegged ticks are moving in across large parts of country, bringing with them the threat of Lyme disease.They’re moving fast — between 35 and 55 km per year, accord … read more

There are some sounds you hope you never hear. For example, the buzzing sound of a tick burrowing into your eardrum.That's what happened to a 9-year-old boy in Connecticut who was taken to the doctor … read more

Many people have heard of the tick-borne illness, Lyme Disease; but pet owners are often surprised to learn that their pets can get the disease. Lyme Disease is just one of many tick diseases that dog … read more

May is prime season for tick activity; which is why the month is observed to learn about Lyme Disease. While not all ticks carry tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme Disease, getting bit by a tick is no … read more

There are approximately 6.5 million companion animals that enter into animal shelters each year, according to ASPCA. Prospective pet owners and these animals share a common interest: they are looking … read more