Dog and Cat Fleas
Symptoms of Flea Allergy in Dogs
Most dogs will get bitten by fleas in their lifetime, but how do you know if your pet’s reaction is normal or a symptom of flea allergy? If your dog has one or more of the following symptoms, you will need to address the flea problem and give your pet some relief. If the...
Get Rid of Fleas in the House
If you’ve got a flea infestation, you know how annoying these pests can be. They multiply fast and can be difficult to remove without a proper flea control plan in place. In order to get rid of fleas in the house, it is important to have a broad approach that addresses protection for your...
Parasiticide for Dogs: Safe & Effective Flea Control?
While there are many methods of flea control to keep dogs safe and healthy, many of these ways are evolving into products that contain parasiticides. Parasiticides are agents used to kill various kinds of parasites, and sometimes their eggs as well. While parasiticides for dogs are generally considered safe and most dogs do not...
Flea Infestations in the Home
Fleas are an unhealthy annoyance in many homes. Most often they enter your home on your pets, but they can also find their way in on their own. If you are finding fleas in your home, your infestation is likely a lot worse than you think. The reason being that adult fleas only make...
Flea Control Products Killing Pets: EPA Increases Restrictions
Products that were supposed to be used to treat dogs and cats for fleas and ticks are killing hundreds and injuring thousands of pets every year, according to the Environment Protection Agency. The agency is now outlining plans to make products safer. The EPA reported that it will start developing stricter testing and evaluations...
Flea Collar Effectiveness
A flea infestation is inevitable if you don’t employ multiple measures to prevent it. One weapon in your flea control arsenal may be a flea collar, but are flea collars effective? There are three basic types of flea collars available in the market: insecticide, herbal and electronic flea collars. Insecticide and herbal flea collars...
Cat Flea Bites on Humans
There is nothing good about cat fleas. These little bugs can cause health problems related to itching, hair loss, dermatitis, and allergic reactions in your cat and can also cause a major issue for your home. Furthermore, if you believe that you can deal with a flea infestation and put off treating it or...
Signs and Symptoms of Fleas on Cats
If your cat has been itching and scratching a lot and if you are noticing hair loss or other skin issues, you need to look closer at your pet and examine their skin, as the chances are high for a flea infestation. The main symptom for a flea infestation in a cat is of...
Flea Foggers, Bombs and Children
There is no other way to say it. Flea foggers or flea bombs that you use in your home to get rid of fleas and other insects are incredibly dangerous to children. Furthermore, many children have died from being exposed to and breathing these harmful chemicals. While insects that live on pets and can...
Signs and Symptoms of Fleas on Dogs
No dog owner ever wants to deal with fleas on their pet. However, regardless of how well you try to prevent fleas from making their home on your dog, sometimes the worst happens and you have to deal with it. Fleas are a nasty brand of insect. There are over 2,000 different types of...
Flea Collars and Pregnancy
To many of us, our pets are like our children. We cuddle them and coddle them, we buy them clothes, toys, and treat them (sometimes) to spa days or play time at pet resorts. However, if you are pregnant with a (furless) bundle of joy, you might be thinking about the items that you...
Dog Flea Bite Pictures
If your dog has fleas, if left untreated, the infestation will eventually turn very itchy for you. Dog fleas are blood-suckers and known to feed on both pets and humans. Female dog fleas lay eggs within 48 hours of coming into contact with your dog. They lay as many as 200 eggs at a...
Pictures of Fleas on Dogs
If your dog is scratching and biting, there is a good chance the culprits are fleas. Take a look at the following pictures of fleas on dogs and see if a flea infestation is to blame. When you scan your dog for fleas, it is important to be thorough. They like to hide on...
Pictures of Cat Flea Bites
Another good reason for proper flea control when you have a cat is to avoid getting cat flea bites. If you’ve got a cat flea infestation, take care of it right away before you end up with bites like these. Cat flea bites are extremely itchy and can be especially annoying to those with...
Pictures of Fleas on Cats
It is very important to know what fleas look like. Cat fleas carry tapeworms and other infectious agents. Adult fleas feed on blood, which can anemia to kittens. Also, cat fleas can cause itchy bites on both your cat and humans. Take a look at these pictures of fleas on cats and decide if...