When it comes to treating a flea infestation, there have always been two paths to follow: One is to treat the environment where the fleas are developing, and the other is to treat the pet itself.

While everyone else gets all riled up about tick season, the warm weather means another parasitic pest is upon us: fleas. The rising temperatures makes it more hospitable for eggs to hatch, and more ...

Sleeping next to your dog or cat is often a comforting habit, but when your furry friend brings fleas into the bed, that comfort can quickly turn into discomfort. Fleas are resilient parasites that ...

They're so tiny, you can barely see them. But there's nothing invisible about their pestiness: They suck blood, make your pet (and you) itch like crazy, and can transmit diseases to pets and people.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s an all-too-familiar scenario pet owners dread. First, your furry friend can’t stop scratching. Then you are itching, too! You guessed it–Your pet and your home are infested ...

If you are not pedantic about sticking to a strict flea and tick prevention routine (which, let’s face it, is a hack and costs a fortune), you need to follow these three steps to keep your pets and ...

Is a flea collar right for your cat? Flea collars for cats and dogs have existed for more than 60 years. Entomologist Robert Goulding, Jr. invented and marketed the first flea collar in 1964. While ...