With so many new flea and tick products, it’s hard to know which one is right for your pet. Here’s some advice from Ira Roth, DVM, director of the Community Practice Clinic at the University of ...

How Do I Get Rid of Fleas? You can get rid of fleas by taking steps to control them at every stage. First, you’ll want to think about treating your pets. But, fleas and their eggs may lurk in other ...

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Are your furry pets scratching themselves more than usual? Do you see tiny red bites on your ankles and calves? These might be signs of a flea infestation in your home, and you should take action ...

Fleas may be tiny, but they can cause big problems for your pet. Once the fleas are on your pet, they start chewing on them, which can cause hypersensitivity or an allergic reaction to the flea’s ...

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Uh-oh. Is your cat or dog starting to scratch? Fleas could be the reason. Flea season usually begins in the springtime and continues through early fall, but thanks to Oregon’s moderate climate, they ...

Of all the parasites cat parents worry about, fleas are the most common found on felines. While a vet-recommended flea preventative is the best line of defense against flea-borne threats, it doesn’t ...

We have been getting plenty of calls at the Extension Office on how to get rid of fleas. Most people feel like packing up and moving when they experience a heavy flea infestation. It can be a ...

Fleas and ticks can get on your pet's nerves. But apparently so might some medications to get rid of these pests. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that medications in ...

Fighting fleas on Fido or Feefee? Fleas can bite, annoy, induce allergic reactions and even transmit tapeworms or other pathogens, but the chemicals sometimes used to kill fleas could cause even ...

Cats, dogs and their relationship with fleas is a topic that can hit home - in fact, many homes - in our area. Some fleas, especially the cat flea, are nuisance biters of cats, dogs and humans.