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Health & Home

Natural Flea and Tick Prevention

The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...

Beware! Dog kisses can lead to human disease.

Health & Home

Protect Pet Owner Health

The family pet is a beloved relative with whom we share our lives. However, there can be disadvantages to sharing our living spaces with our four-...

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News & Blogs

Tick Risk: 5 Ways to Protect Your Pet

Ticks, like humans and dogs, are already enjoying the outdoors in parts of the country that experienced a mild winter. “It’s not that the warm...

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Health & Home

Flea Control: Green Alternatives

It’s tough to watch your dog or cat battle with fleas. The last thing you want to do is to put a toxic collar on them, as they usually contain...

Popular Articles in Parasites

Q: Why is My Cat Losing Hair?
A cat losing hair can often be caused by a skin condition known as Alopecia, but there are a few other possibilities to rule out.
Natural Flea and Tick Prevention
The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...
Pets Avoiding Flea and Tick Treatment
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Diseases You Can Catch from Your Pet
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Video: How To Prevent Fleas

Fleas aren't just a nuisance for your pet. Aside from causing itchiness, fleas can carry diseases…

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Harms of Eatting a Bird

My Rag Doll Cat ate a bird he caught in the yard and then threw up. Could he have caught a disease…

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Tips for Year-Round Flea Preve

Fighting fleas doesn't have to be a headache. By taking a few simple preventative steps, you can…

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How to Control & Prevent Fleas

Spring's arrival ushers in the return of blue skies, sunny days, blooming flowers, and...flea…

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Diseases You Can Catch

There are number of common zoonotic diseases which can be shared by you and your pet. These…

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Health Alert: Roundworm & Ring

As summer approaches, your children will likely be running barefoot through the grass and playing…

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Why Does My Puppy Eat Her Poop

I have a puppy who likes to eat her poop. Why is she doing this? Can it make her sick? Q: I have a…

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Eliminating Ticks and Fleas

Q: How can I get rid of fleas on puppies and kittens? A: The best thing you can do for your puppy…

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Best Area to Apply Flea Drops?

Q: I just watched your video on applying flea drops to the base of the neck. What if the directions…

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Cause of Intestinal Parasites?

Q: I have a 1-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix who's been diagnosed with intestinal parasites. Can…

Safe for Dogs to Lick Faces

Safe for Dogs to Lick Faces?

Q: Is it ok if my dog licks my face or should I be worried about germs? Can I catch any…