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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...

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.

At some point, it’s likely that every cat owner will encounter the common nuisance of a flea outbreak on their family feline. This is when these unwelcome and pesky parasites embed in cat fur. That’s ...

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 ...

Cooler autumn weather means many pet owners take a break from administering flea and tick preventives. Unfortunately for us, fleas and ticks do not die when nights get colder. Fleas actually seek warm ...

Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu receives funding from UK charity SongBird Survival. Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds’ ...

The federal Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about four chewable flea and tick medications, cautioning that the products could lead to neurological issues such as seizures. The FDA is ...