Extreme heat can be life-threatening for pets. Follow these vet-approved tips to keep your pet safe during scorching ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Fluralaner for extended-release injectable suspension (Bravecto Quantum) is also indicated for treatment of lone star tick in ...

Fleas are a common pest that affect lots of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, hamsters and guinea pigs. A vet ...

Ticks and fleas are a potential nightmare for anyone who spends a lot of time on their lawn. But there's an overlooked ...

Experts told USA TODAY that pet owners must stay vigilant year-round by regularly checking pets and cleaning their homes of fleas.

Where do fleas come from? Simply put, Cohen said fleas are a regular occurrence in the environment. Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Kentucky Jonathan Larson added if fleas ...

How to get rid of fleas? Both recommended taking a multi-prong approach to killing fleas. Fleas must be killed off the pets, the pets' common areas and the home for up to a year after infection.

UNDER CONTROL. FLEAS MAY BE SMALL, BUT THEY CAN CAUSE BIG PROBLEMS FOR YOUR PET. ONCE THE FLEA IS ON THEM, THEY START TO CHEW ON THEM AND THEY CAN ACTUALLY CAUSE WHAT’S CALLED A HYPERSENSITIVITY ...

Fleas are tiny wingless parasites that survive by sucking on animal or human blood. They find new hosts to live on by searching for body heat, movements, and breathing.