Leroy, a 3-year-old goldendoodle, was medicated and had his neck shaved after he had a reaction to a topical flea-prevention medication. Photo by Jean Lange-Mollmann This post originally ran on Tails ...

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 ...

With so many new flea and tick products, it’s hard to know which one is right for your pet. Here’s some advice from Ira Roth, DVM, director of the Community Practice Clinic at the University of ...

Fleas and ticks are active year-round, even in winter months. Despite vet recommendations, dogs get an average of only 6 months of prevention per year. Cats receive even less, with an average of just ...

Dogs scratching their ears incessantly or cats over-grooming their bellies are tell-tale signs of a flea problem. Pet owners in Eugene know the struggle well. More: Any hotel can have bedbugs. How ...

Given enough time, most Louisiana pet owners know the itchy, infuriating, ankle-slapping hell of a bad flea problem. The blood-sucking bugs love Southern heat and humidity. Though topical medications ...

Fleas perform an amazing feat when they jump, and the mechanics behind the tiny, bloodsucking pests' acrobatics have been studied — and debated — for a long time. But new research may have settled one ...

There’s an old adage that “you can’t please ‘em all.” As a veterinarian, I encounter a wide range of people and personalities. From many clients I receive great praise and gratitude; however, I am not ...

Here’s how to control the flea population in your yard. 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, ...

Fleas are a common problem for pet owners in the Willamette Valley due to the region's climate. Signs of fleas in pets include itching, redness, flaky skin, scabs, and secondary skin infections.