Treating Fleas and Ticks in Dogs

Finding one flea or even one tick on your pup should raise alarm bells. Learn how to treat and prevent these parasites, and more.

Treating Your Dog for Fleas and Ticks

How To Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs

April Saylor

The Complete Guide to Flea and Tick Prevention and Treatment for Dogs

Lauren Jones, VMD

How To Choose the Safest Flea Treatment for Your Dog

Jennifer Coates, DVM

How Long Do Flea and Tick Medications Take to Work on Dogs?

Stephanie Howe, DVM

credelio for dogs; a dog sits on the grass in a park.

Credelio and Credelio Quattro for Dogs

Credelio and Credelio Quattro are monthly prescription antiparasitic medications for dogs. The newest of the two, Credelio Quattro offers 6-in-1 parasite protection.

Molly Price, DVM

Signs Your Dog Has Fleas or Ticks

What Do Fleas Look Like On Dogs?

Brittany Kleszynski, DVM

What Is Flea Dirt, and How Do You Get Rid of It?

Barri J. Morrison, DVM

How to Check a Dog for Ticks

Hannah Hart, DVM

14 Top Questions About Ticks on Dogs, Answered

Laci Schaible, DVM, MSL, CVJ

Other Parasites To Protect Against

Tapeworms in Dogs: What Tapeworms Are and How To Get Rid of Them

Molly Price, DVM

Heartworm Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Michael Kearley, DVM

How To Tell if Your Dog Has Worms: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Barri J. Morrison, DVM