Today we are introducing a new regular column that will run twice monthly on our Pets page, “Your Pet’s Health” by local ...

Just when the weather cools down and we forget all about the bumps and itches from the mosquitoes and ticks of summer, the mighty flea decides to comes out to play. Fleas are aggressive and out in ...

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 ...

Here’s how to keep fleas, ticks and other pests from bugging your dogs and cats this summer. Melinda Miller, hospital director of Smith Ridge Veterinary Center in South Salem, N.Y., advises owners to ...

Seen fleas around the house? If you are looking for simple and effective ways to get rid of fleas in the house, you've come to the right place. Most flea infestations stem from pets, but irritating ...

If your dog or cat has fleas and sleeps with you, here’s what experts recommend to clean your bed, treat your pet, and stop future infestations ...

Fighting fleas on Fido or Feefee? Fleas can bite, annoy, induce allergic reactions and even transmit tapeworms or other pathogens, but the chemicals sometimes used to kill fleas could cause even ...

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 ...

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 ...