One in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases in dogs is fatal 🐶 Cases of Lyme disease are rising in the UK. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of an infected tick. People are ...

Ticks, as is now well known, can transmit dangerous diseases–to both humans and animals. People are especially afraid of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection, and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). This ...

Diatomaceous earth can kill ticks in dry, sheltered areas but is often not effective outdoors. Plant herbs, remove animal attractants, and use other deterrents to reduce tick presence. Keep your yard ...

The rescue dog, named Microsoft Office, is recovering after a blood transfusion and other treatment Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...