When fleas and ticks show up on your dog, you want them gone fast. These parasitic pests cause discomfort that prompts your furry pal to scratch, which leads to irritation. Flea and tick bites can ...

Flea allergy dermatitis in dogs (FAD) is the most common dermatological condition our pups face and it can make their lives miserable if left untreated. Caused by an allergy to flea saliva, one bite ...

As temperatures drop, UK households are unknowingly creating the perfect living conditions for fleas to thrive ...

We just got a golden retriever puppy and he's 11 weeks old tomorrow. Ever since we got him, he has itched regularly and more than any of my other dogs have ever itched. Usually, it's his hind leg area ...

Many people are often under the impression that pesky fleas plaguing our beloved pets (and in turn our homes) are only a problem during the hotter months. But that's not the case. These pests also ...

If you're a pet parent, you've probably wondered, "What do fleas look like?" at least once – especially if you've noticed your pet scratching a little more than usual. One of the few downsides of ...

Q: Mackenzie, my 2-year-old male cat, scratches, licks himself obsessively and bites his skin even though he's on Advantage flea treatments every month and has no fleas. He's starting to develop some ...

The human flea is actually rare in Central Europe. However, in Berlin, the parasites are currently spreading—likely due to foxes. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains how fleas ...