Vacuuming removes up to 95% of flea eggs and larvae if done daily. Apple Cider Vinegar alters skin pH but does not kill adult fleas. Natural heartworm prevention is highly controversial and often ...

One of the top priorities of dog owners is controlling fleas. With so many options available, it has never been easier to find an effective method for preventing infestations. Although topical and ...

Dr. Cassandra Ayers of Harmony Mobile Veterinary Clinic covers the best prevention methods. Dr. Cassandra Ayers of Harmony Mobile Veterinary Clinic in Sault Ste. Marie answers a viewer question on the ...

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A flea is a very small insect that survives by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause itchiness and irritation. Fleas can infect people or pets with germs that cause flea-borne typhus ...

Flea and tick season is in full swing right now, and as we start taking our dogs into the field again, chances of them encountering fleas and ticks are high. Warm, furry and low to the ground, dogs ...

When it comes to flea and tick prevention in dogs and cats, year-round coverage is important. While many pet parents believe that fleas and ticks die off in the winter, and the risk of catching these ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I saw your column in the paper about how Bravecto can give dogs aggressive behavior, seizures, etc. What do you suggest, besides that medication, to prevent fleas and ticks? — K.R., ...

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 ...