A new tick-borne virus has been discovered in people. Be sure that your pet is protected from ticks: remember that not only can they get these diseases, but they can carry the ticks in the house…….I HATE TICKS!

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/29/13532240-new-tick-borne-virus-puts-the-bite-on-missouri-farmers?lite