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Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

Jenna Stregowski, a registered veterinary technician and the pet health and behavior editor at Daily Paws, shared her tips for keeping pets safe and happy during the season ahead It's National Pet ...

Dog laying on it's back in the middle of a grassy park. While red paws on dogs is a common issue in dogs, they can cause discomfort, itchiness, and sometimes indicate underlying health conditions. We ...

Now that the weather is starting to switch over and more people are outside with their pets, it’s a good time to start planning ahead for the flea and tick season. Dr. Jen Klabunde with Northwood ...

Ticks only crawl, they don’t fly or even jump. They hang around on the tip of blade of grass or a leaf, usually on a well-used path. They have their front claws extended, waiting for a warm body — ...

At first, you may notice your dog licking his paw every once in a while. Then it seems every time you look at him, he’s got his tongue all over his foot pad. Suddenly, licking his paw has become your ...

Every dog licks its paws sometimes. It is a normal way to keep them clean. But when the dog licks too much then it could mean ...

April Fools' Day is over, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun. Let's play a game to test your knowledge of the creepy critters we call ticks. Whether or not you have a pet, if you live in Greater ...