Fleas and ticks are active year-round, even in winter months. Despite vet recommendations, dogs get an average of only 6 months of prevention per year. Cats receive even less, with an average of just ...

Fleas are ubiquitous ectoparasites that impact both animal and human health by serving as vectors for serious pathogens. Their biology, which encompasses rapid reproduction, host specificity and ...

Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the Willamette Valley due to the region's climate. Signs of fleas in pets include itching, redness, flaky skin, scabs, and secondary skin infections.

Fleas can be a major nuisance for pets and homes. A simple dish soap bath offers immediate relief by drowning adult fleas.

NOT JUST ON YOUR DOG OR CAT .... BUT INFESTING YOUR HOME! IN TONIGHT'S CONSUMER REPORTS -- OUR MARISSA TANSINO HAS THE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO RIGHT AWAY. FLEAS MAY BE SMALL, BUT THEY CAN CAUSE BIG ...

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 ...

Fleas may hitch a ride on you, but they can’t stay. Learn quick removal tips and the pet treatments that end infestations.

It’s a scenario many pet owners know and loathe. First, you notice your favorite four-legged friend just can’t stop scratching. Then, all of a sudden, you’re scratching, too. That’s when you know ...

A case of bubonic plague linked to a flea bite has been confirmed in South Lake Tahoe; authorities are stepping up ...