Flea & Tick

Stephanie Howe, DVM

How Long Do Flea and Tick Medications Take to Work on Dogs?If you’ve found fleas or ticks on your dog, don’t panic. With the right treatment, these common pests can be quickly eradicated—often in a few...

Amanda Simonson, DVM

Why Flea and Tick Prevention Is ImportantFleas and ticks are external parasites that cause multiple problems and diseases in both pets and people. The US Centers for Disease Control and many state public health departments maintain detailed tracking information on these pests. All 50 states have reported the presence of fleas and ticks. Ticks Ticks can transmit many diseases,...

Michelle Diener, DVM

A new puppy coming home raises a lot of questions and concerns in addition to the excitement. These questions include finding the best flea and tick prevention once your puppy is old enough to start preventative...

PetMD Editorial

The best defense is sometimes a good offense—and that’s especially true when it comes to protecting your cat from flea and tick infestations. A good flea and tick program will help protect your cat from...

Stephanie Howe, DVM

There are a few things to think about when you are looking to start your dog or cat on flea and tick prevention medication. First, not all flea preventions are effective against ticks. Also, dogs and cats...

Michael Kearley, DVM

Ticks and tick-borne diseases pose a significant health threat to cats, even cats kept indoors. Fortunately, there are many ways you can protect your feline friend. Being familiar with the different types...