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How do dogs and cats get fleas?

April 8, 2014 by Jennifer Simms

How do dogs and cats get fleas?

Despite our best efforts, most of us have dealt with fleas on our pets at some point. But why, how do our pets get fleas? Well, your pet can pick up fleas a number of ways. One of the most common ways is from your pet just going outside and playing, or from just taking… [Read more]

Filed Under: Flea & Tick Preventatives, Pet Health Tagged: flea control, fleas

How to tell if your pet has skin allergies

March 16, 2014 by Dr. Dym

How to tell if your pet has skin allergies

There are many types of allergies that pets may have. In fact, probably one of the most common visits for veterinary exams, other than for wellness checkups, is for some type of skin allergy condition. Some of the most common type of allergies include flea bite allergies, inhalant/contact allergies, and/or food allergies. Skin allergy symptoms… [Read more]

Filed Under: Pet News Tagged: allergy, flea allery, flea control, fleas, food allergy

Don’t stop your flea control too early!

August 20, 2013 by Jennifer Simms

Don’t stop your flea control too early!

It’s hard to believe the kids are already heading back to school. Now that summer is nearing an end, you might think the threat from fleas is mostly over now, too. Fleas thrive in warm, humid environments, but the conditions optimal for fleas extend well past the end of summer. The length of “flea season”… [Read more]

Filed Under: Pet Health Tagged: flea control

Why only treating your pet isn’t enough to get rid of a flea infestation

April 4, 2013 by Jennifer Simms

Why only treating your pet isn’t enough to get rid of a flea infestation

At the first sign of fleas, most pet parents are quick to treat the dog or cat, but that may not be enough to solve the flea problem. It’s true that adult fleas spend most of their time on their preferred host, your pet. However, only about 5% of the flea’s life cycle is spent… [Read more]

Filed Under: Flea & Tick Preventatives Tagged: flea control

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