Walking through their new home should have been an exciting experience for my parents. However, they unknowingly bought a house with a flea infestation, even though it had been vacant for quite a ...

Anyone who has ever dealt with fleas knows how frustrating it can be to control infestations. These tiny pests seem to thrive in almost any environment. The best strategy is to target inside and ...

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Fleas are common pests that affect dogs, cats, and their owners. These small insects feed on the blood of dogs and cats. While wingless, fleas can jump as far as 13 inches, nearly 200 times the length ...

One of my greatest fears as a pet owner came true the other day...my dog has fleas. My dog had been itching herself pretty constantly for the past month or so. She always has allergy flare ups this ...

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 ...

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often? It could be a sign of fleas - even when it's cold outside. Dr. Aly Cohen, a veterinarian at Cornell University's Riney Canine Health Center, urged pet ...

Water fleas, or Daphnia, could provide an important 'early warning system' for chemical pollution in our lakes and rivers. Water fleas, or Daphnia, could provide an important 'early warning system' ...

What kills dog fleas instantly? This is one of the questions I’m asked most often as a vet, usually with a touch of panic! After 14 years of treating dogs of all breeds and sizes, I’m no stranger to ...