Flea powders are considerably less expensive than the popular spot-on products. In addition, they are highly multifunctional and can be used on pets, carpet, bedding, furniture and even in your yard to prevent flea infestation. However, do flea powders work? Effective flea control requires a broad strategy of protecting your pet, home and yard....

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...

Designed to break the flea cycle on your cat or dog, Program Flavor Tabs are a supplement that your pet ingests with their food to provide flea control all month-long. For most pets, a single chewable flavored tablet provides monthly flea control. The primary active ingredient is Lufenuron, which is an insect development inhibitor....

Flea powders are a convenient way to control fleas without having to consult a veterinarian. You won’t have to fight your pet as is often the case with oral medication, and you don’t have to clean up after a messy dip or bath. In years past, many flea powders were dangerous and often contained...

Recommended by veterinarians for over 30 years, Adams Flea Shampoo is safe enough to use on a regular basis. This shampoo not only kills fleas, ticks, mosquitos and lice, it makes the fur soft and fluffy. Use the shampoo only on cats, kittens, dogs or puppies over 12 weeks old. Although flea collars, powders...

Fleas have four life cycle stages including egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Adult fleas can lay more than 2,000 eggs, and the cycle can completed in warm temperatures in as few as 12 to 15 days. Eggs are laid in batches, usually on your dog or cat, but generally roll onto pet bedding or...

Fleas are a common, frustrating problem for many dog owners, and a number of different products are on the market to rid our furry friends and ourselves from these pests. However, one of the more convenient and effective options are chewable flea treatments. While the quickest way to relieve your dog of a bad...