A flea becomes infected when it bites rats, opossums and stray cats that are carrying the disease. The disease is caused by ...

The most common type found in the U.S. aren’t actually fleas, but they might still take a bite out of your summer vacation ...

Fleas pose a significant challenge for pet owners, leading many to seek natural alternatives to chemical-based treatments.

The bacterial disease is spread to humans by fleas carried by wild animals and is not transmitted from person to person.

Fleas are a persistent and unwelcome problem in the Willamette Valley. Here's what local experts say about getting rid of ...

I am itching. Not just a little. I mean the kind of itching that wakes you up at 2 a.m., the kind that has you scratching ...

FROM cooking to skincare, coconut oil is a staple in many households – and it can be useful for dogs too. Coconut oil is said ...

There have been localized outbreaks near Bixby Park and Junipero Beach, but cases have also been reported citywide, a Health Department official said.

These expert tips can help you get rid of fleas now—and keep them from coming backFleas can make life miserable for your pet ...

Person-to-person spread of the plague hasn’t been seen in the U.S. in more than a century – so what causes the occassional cases?

The Far Side is known for putting animals into absurd human situations. While everyone will remember cows, fleas also play a ...