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If you assume the chilly temps make ticks settle in for a long winter’s nap until spring, experts have some surprising news for you. “It’s important to not forget about ticks because even though it’s December or we’re getting right in the midst of winter, ticks can still be active; they’re not killed off by cold temperatures,” Patrick (PJ) Liesch, MS, extension entomologist and director of the Insect Diagnostic Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told Verywell. Here’s a fun fact about ticks: They’re ectothermic, which mea...

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In Arizona, telemedicine is now not only available for humans but also for people's beloved animals. Last month Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1053 into law. It lets Arizona pet owners access virtual care instead of having to head into the veterinary clinic. ...

May is National Pet Month, and South Dakota residents considering adoption are urged to do careful planning - while also making sure dogs can handle public settings if they tag along. The messaging comes amid a recent trend where more pet owners feel comfortable in bringing their dogs to places such as restaurants. That's brought attention to laws around the country dealing with such activity, and the Food and Drug Administration recently stated that pet dogs are fine in outdoor dining spaces. ...

A Wisconsin court case involving charges against animal rights activists remains in play. Ahead of trial proceedings, various groups are calling attention to their claims of the mistreatment of dogs at a Dane County research facility. Three individuals face trial this fall over felony burglary and theft charges stemming from activity in 2017. ...