With temperatures rising, more people are starting to go outside to either fish, hike, camp, or play in the grass.

Dogs and cats who spend time outside may be at increased risk of diseases, including those caused by ticks. Here's what you need to know.

Here are our most common ticks, diseases they can spread, how to prevent them from biting you and your pet and how to properly remove them if bitten.

Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.