If dogs suddenly start scratching or licking themselves more often, there may be more to it than just a harmless itch. A flea ...

Your dog may have fleas if they scratch a lot, have small red bites, or have "flea dirt" on the skin. Your best bet is to take a flea comb to the base of your dog's tail and see if you can spot them.

Of course, I’m talking about fleas on dogs — they are definitely something to keep an eye out for during this time of year! An infestation of fleas is unpleasant for both you and your dog ...

Vacuuming regularly (carpet, curtains, and upholstered furniture) is crucial in flea removal and prevention because it ...

Fleas may take up residence on your dog or cat, but they can also be found on various surfaces around the house. Fortunately, there are products that are formulated to treat fleas on dogs and cats ...

In all my years of practice, I’m amazed at how hard it is still today to find fleas. A flea is an external parasite of dogs and cats. Fleas look like dark little sesame seeds, crawling around on ...

There are many reasons your dog may be itchy. Scratching is often caused by fleas or other parasites, but it can also be a sign of an underlying disease like hypothyroidism. Here are five reasons ...

Some of the best treatments are those that are effective against the pre-adult stages of the most common fleas in the dog, Ctenocephalides felis and Ctenocephalides canis, but there are new ...