Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

What to Know Experts report a rise in ticks and tick encounters this summer, with more tick-related emergency room visits in the past few months than there were at the same time last year.

Your dog curls up next to you, eyes glistening, a soft whimper escaping as they press into your lap. It tugs at something deep in you, like your pet is sharing a silent sorrow. Are those tears from ...