Flea Prevention (18)
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Do I Need to Worry About Plague and My Pets?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, April 26, 2017When most people think of plague, they usually conjure up images of rats, fleas and the medieval ages, but what many pet owners don’t realize is that cats, dogs and people in certain regions of the… Full Article ›
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Bartonellosis: Another Reason for Pet Owners to Banish Fleas
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, March 9, 2017While you may not be familiar with Bartonella, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch disease, a human condition caused by one form of this bacteria. As the name suggests, people can get this disease… Full Article ›
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Fleas and Ticks: We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet (Or Ever)
By I. Craig Pryor BVSc, CVJ, September 1, 2016Every day in the exam room, I discuss parasites with my clients. Every client, every patient, because no pet lives in a bubble, totally separated from the outside world. Even indoor pets on the 8th… Full Article ›
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Home Remedies That Will Not Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks — and May Hurt Your Pet
By Laura Cross, July 18, 2016Do a quick Internet search on natural ways to prevent fleas and ticks and you’ll come up with thousands of links. You could spend all day researching these home remedies. The problem: As much as we… Full Article ›
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Don't Fall for These Dog and Cat Health Myths
By Laura Cross, June 29, 2016There are many mistaken beliefs about cat and dog health that keep getting spread around. To help you sort fact from fiction, we’re debunking some of the most common misconceptions about neutering,… Full Article ›
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5 Dog Dangers to Avoid This Summer
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, June 23, 2016For many of us, summer is synonymous with fun. There are so many exciting outdoor activities to do — and many of them can be enjoyed with our dogs in tow, like hiking, camping… Full Article ›
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Protect Your Pet from Heartworms and Other Outdoor Pests
April 20, 2016Spring is finally here and the great outdoors is calling to you and your pets. But warmer weather comes with a downside: pests that can cause disease. At the top of the list are mosquitoes because… Full Article ›
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Preventive Care Tips to Help Keep Your Dogs and Cats Healthy for Life
By Laura Cross, January 27, 2016Want to help your pet live a healthier life? Well, one of the keys to success is preventive care. It can help prevent some diseases, as well as help you and your vet catch many problems earlier,… Full Article ›
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Help Your Cat Get Healthier This Year
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, January 4, 2016I don’t know about you, but I often make New Year’s resolutions for my pets as well as for myself. Heck, we could all use a little improvement every year, whether we've got two legs or four.… Full Article ›
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Why Flea and Tick Prevention Doesn’t Stop When Summer Is Over
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 24, 2015Fleas and ticks are fighting back. It used to be that they would pester our pets between May and September — but now experts recommend that pet owners give parasite prevention products year-round to… Full Article ›
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Mythbusters: 4 Things You Only Thought You Knew About Fleas and Ticks
August 20, 2015Fleas and ticks have been around for centuries, serving as a source of discomfort and disease. While experts have learned a lot about these pests — including how to manage them in modern times — some… Full Article ›
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Cut Your Pet's Flea and Tick Risk in Summer
August 10, 2015Warm weather brings with it the increased likelihood that pets and pet owners will have to deal with fleas and ticks and the problems they can cause. The milder temperatures and increased humidity in… Full Article ›