Flea and tick infestations are an unfortunate reality for many canines. These crawling parasites often climb onto dogs when they are walking and playing outdoors. Once they find a host, eliminating ...

Taking care of our furry friends means more than just providing them with food and water. Just like humans, dogs need proper care and attention to stay healthy. When preventing flea infestations, a ...

As any dog owner can attest, flea and tick infestations pose a major threat to the health and comfort of your furry friend. Fortunately, there are a variety of flea and tick medicines for dogs on the ...

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The approval of the new injectable ...

When Fido and Fifi are comfortably sleeping the day away, they appear to have no cares in the world. But add fleas or ticks to that idyllic scene, and it’s a whole different picture: Nap time becomes ...

Ticks only crawl, they don’t fly or even jump. They hang around on the tip of blade of grass or a leaf, usually on a well-used path. They have their front claws extended, waiting for a warm body — ...

A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On Sept. 16, a pup, later named Microsoft Office, arrived at Austin Pets Alive's animal ...

The dog is now recovering after a blood transfusion and is looking for a foster home A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On ...