Nick Cesare is a Newsweek writer based in Boise. His focus is writing on pets, lifestyle and workplaces. Nick joined Newsweek in 2023. He is a graduate of Boise State University. You can get in touch ...

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 ...

It’s the season for ticks and in northern Michigan, these pesky creatures can cause some major problems not just for humans but for our pets. That’s why Dr. Jen Klabunde with Northwood Animal Hospital ...

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 ...

As the seasons change and the cooler weather arrives, most dog owners assume the parasite problem dies down. But this autumn, vets at Paws & Co have seen a significant rise in parasite challenges - ...