A dog sits on an examination table while a vet listens to its heart
When it comes to your pet's health, where you live might play a big role.
  • A new report from Forbes Advisor ranked US states by risk of cat and dog illnesses.
  • They analyzed 19 different diseases throughout the US, including Lyme Disease, rabies, and worms.
  • Here are the top 10 riskiest states for your pet's health, and how you can protect them.

Spring has sprung, and with warmer weather comes the start of a far less pleasant time of year: tick season. As ticks become more active this spring, both humans and their pets will be at greater risk of diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis.