FDA approved long-lasting flea and tick treatment to protect dogs for a year ...

A newly published study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry suggests that widely used flea and tick treatments for pets may have unintended effects beyond household animals. According to the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type ...

There are many different causes of allergies. Flea allergies are the most common, then there are seasonal allergies, food ...

A Queensland vet is urging dog owners to consider a new long-life tick vaccine, warning that a single missed alternative ...

Caring for a dog means more than feeding, walking, and cuddling. It also involves keeping them protected from the many parasites that can affect their health and comfort. Fleas, ticks, ...

Study finds flea medications persist in pet waste for up to 200 days, potentially exposing 92% of dung-feeding insects to ...

Your veterinarian has just finished your dog’s exam, and tells you that your pal needs medication for its problem. You remember how hard it is to get your ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I have a nine-pound cat named Beauty and a five-pound Chihuahua ...

Dr. Julie Buzby says fleas and ticks behave differently, but early warnings often overlap. With fleas, pet owners may notice quick, repeated scratching around the tail base or neck. Some dogs bite at ...

Fleas are a year-round problem in the South, both indoors and out. “They’re carried into your yard by wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer,” says Eric Benson, PhD, professor ...

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 ...