Flea & Tick Survival Guide

PetMD Editorial

By David F. Kramer You don’t have to be a cat or dog aficionado to know just how different these two species are—the signs are all around us. While dogs are considered “man’s best friend” and have been...

PetMD Editorial

Keeping bloodsuckers like fleas and ticks off your pet is a major responsibility for pet parents, as these parasites can carry diseases that can hinder your fur baby’s health. And while flea and tick medications...

PetMD Editorial

By Geoff Williams Before they married, Angelo and Diana Scala knew they would get a dog and that it would be a Boxer. Sure enough, almost right after their wedding they picked their Boxer Louie from a...

PetMD Editorial

Where Do Ticks Hide? Ticks can pose a serious threat to our pets and their health. Ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. To help prevent your pet from getting infected...

Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM Removing ticks is undoubtedly one of the least fun summertime activities we have to look forward to every year. Not only are these blood-suckers nasty to look at, all filled up...

Jennifer Kvamme, DVM

By Jennifer Kvamme, DVM If you are a cat owner who has never had to deal with the problem of a flea infestation before, you may be surprised to find that your cat has been stricken with these pesky insects....