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.

Spring is finally here, and if you are like me, then the first thing you want to do is get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather with your doggy friends! After being cooped up inside for the ...

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Treat the areas where your dog spends most of his time, including outhouses and sheds, but particularly where he sleeps. Washing the bedding regularly in hot water will destroy any young fleas ...

Fleas are not just an itchy nuisance. They can pose a serious health threat to our pets. In addition to itching and ...

The most important thing to know is that not all tick and flea products prevent the ticks from landing on and attacking your dog. Some repel ticks and fleas, and some kill ticks and fleas within ...

A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for signs their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”.