By: Hillary Nguyen-Don/Providr We all know that a dog is a man’s best friend. So why not let them sleep in bed with you? These furry little guys are all soft and cuddly like a pillow and with them by your side, you know that they will protect you from burglars. The idea of having your…
Everyone Needs To Create A Tick Kit, And Here’s Why
By: Jena Whiston for The Mighty/Scary Mommy I want you to create a Tick Kit. Yes, that’s right. A Tick Kit. I may be a tad obsessed, but I prefer the word “aware.” I’m aware because it’s real. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, any age. And it is hell. A daily, living hell. If you are…
The “Reverse Zombie” Tick Is Spreading Around America, Causing A Strange Condition As It Goes
By: James Felton/IFL Science A rare breed of tick that can cause everything from intense itchiness and stomach cramping to difficulty breathing and even death has begun to spread around the USA. As it does, the tick is also spreading something far stranger as it goes: allergies to meat. The lone star tick, aka the “reverse zombie” tick,…
Mom Posts Video Of Symptoms Of ‘Tick Paralysis’ To Warn Parents
By: Maria Guido/Scary Mommy Mom warns parents to be aware of symptoms of “tick paralysis” The warm weather is arriving, so is the time of year parents begin to worry about ticks again. If you live near a woody area, chances are you are on high alert during the warmer months. Deer ticks can be infected with the…